I am a fairly healthy 78 year old woman. My best friend is my female, 8 year old dog Frankie. She is a full blood BMC (Black Mouth Cur). There is an opportunity for me to adopt a free male BMC mixed pup that is 7 weeks old. I manage to keep busy with my chickens and think I might be able to take care of this little guy. It has always been my belief that Frankie and I will be able to survive to our ripe old ages together but that might not be possible for this pup. He is so precious to me but dare I take a chance? My children do not want me to take on this puppy. I am torn. What is your opinion?
I am 75 years old and would like to have another dog. However, I, like you, have concerns about who survives who. I am partial to Yorkies. My last one lived to the age of 17 years. So, I have decided not to make that commitment.
ReplyDeleteAs tempting as it is, I'd vote for "no." Frankie might be very upset. I want a puppy too, but since I've retired at 70 1/2, I figure I should volunteer to help pups or kitties socialize at a nearby shelter or doggie day care. I always had a dog door with my pups, so, I don't want to get up to let them out all the time. My apartment wouldn't permit a doggie door. Squeeze lots more cuddles from Frankie! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteOnly you can make that decision. And it isn't an easy one. I doubt that I will get another cat IF I live longer than our current ones but don't know. I really don't know.
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of getting a dog, but I will only bring home an adult rescue dog. It's a tough decision, but I am not willing to put in the time to train another puppy.
ReplyDeleteI feel it might be best to give the pup to a good home, life holds tough decisions.
ReplyDeleteIf you predecease the dog or otherwise become incapable of caring for him, it seems pretty clear your kids won't take him. Are you okay with the dog going back to the shelter at that point in order to be re-homed if possible? If you're not okay with that, don't risk the puppy's future by adopting it now.
ReplyDeleteYou're getting excellent advice but only you can make this decision.
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