I'd love a dog. I'd love the company, it would give me more fresh air and exercise and I think it would lift my mood. I love animals.
The problem is my working hours. I'm a teacher and I'm out of the house by 6.30am and not back until 5.30 ish. Obviously I'd get a dog walker for an hour at lunchtime but couldn't afford more than that on a regular basis. Occasionally I can work from home for 1 morning to do my planning time (but I'd have to be working). My parents could occasionally take them for the day too.
I could walk the dog for half an hour before work and nearly an hour after. Weekends and holidays I'd be there.
Would this work for a dog? I would trial it with a relative's dog first to see how it goes.
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maskingtape · 23/12/2018 08:38
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