dogs/pets

[susanep]

I am probably allergic  to my 4 dogs, and one big white cat, but they aren't going anywhere, and neither am I. lol......

susanep

[P.Trish]

Thanks to all of you for your canine advice.  I've decided to keep McBain (my dog)!

[eyeamdry]

I am glad you kept your dog, or decided to do so.  I read all the previous posts and it seems almost everyone with a pet would not part with it.  I don't think you have given it enough time to get used to the routine, potty, walk etc.  My daughter is single and had two cats and they both died a year ago.  They were from the same litter and one lived to 19 and the other 20.  She was devestated.

After awhile, she got a puppy and this puppy has done so much for her.  She is recently on disability and I think the company of the dog and the routine is good for her.  It gives her something to think about besides herself.  Without kids, she has not much to occupy her time.  She brings the grandpup over and she makes a mess of my house.  We have to take everything up off the floor.  We totally love her to bring the dog over.  Gramp is especially loved by the dog.  The dog runs into the house, straight to the recliner and ends up on my hubby's head and shoulders..  So, even though we don't have a dog, I think they do wonderful things.  Lucy

[P.Trish]

Lucy, your advice was identical to what my son said  about giving the dog (and me) enough time to get into a routine.  He is a CHP Canine Officer. Even though his dog is  not your typical 'house pet', the advice is the same.