Wanted to start off by saying I have never had a dog before, Which is why I am posting this, I do not want to rush into anything and end up regretting it or making a mistake, If I am doing it I want to do it right.
For about a year I have been thinking of getting a dog, Everytime I come close to it I talk myself out of it and tell myself that if I still feel this way in a few months I will think about it more seriously.
Its not like I have a burning desire to have a cute puppy, I would be more than happy to rescue an adult dog. I have the money to be able to afford insurance, food, toys, etc, I work from home so would be around a lot and the dog wouldn't be on his own, I am single, with no Children, and I am in my 30s.
The part that is putting me off (but at the same time I am thinking this might be a good thing for me).. I have depression and see no meaning in my life, I do not look after myself properly at the best of times, I have no motivation, When I am not working I just exist, my entire reason for being at the moment is to get through the day and make it to tomorrow.
I am thinking that getting a dog would help me, I would have no choice but to look after him, feed him, walk him, play with him, I am thinking it would help with the loneliness, Would give me a reason to get out of bed everyday, motivation to better myself. Is this selfish of me?
If I do go ahead I am 98 per cent sure I have settled on a Border Terrier, I live in a rural place in the countryside so he would get plenty of exercise, Would a Border be an ok choice for a first time owner?
First time owners, Are you glad you got your dog in the end or have you regretted it?
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Am I making the right choice getting a dog or am I selfish?
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ijwtbh · 24/02/2020 16:13
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