I have been wanting a dog for ages. I never used to be a dog person and now I LOVE them. I live with DH and DS (7). DS is an only child and I would love him to have a pet. DH is not keen but has said he will have a dog if it makes us happy.
I have done loads of research and I think we want to adopt a greyhound. I think this mainly because I love the look of them and their temperament. I like the fact that they sleep a lot and are quite calm and placid. I love cats but I am allergic to them, but I have heard that greyhounds are probably the closest dogs to cats.
So, I have spoken to a greyhound rescue, met some greyhounds, talked to friends with greyhounds. I work from home so can be with him/her for the vast majority of the day. I have priced up food, insurance, dog walker, boarding, vets fees etc. I have worked out where he/she could sleep, where we could go for walks.
I think we are probably ready... but are we? I am really nervous as I am so scared it will go wrong and I will be a terrible owner or not bond with the greyhound or something and ruin the poor dog's life and make my family miserable. Is it the right thing to do? Why am I holding back from just going ahead?
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IJustWantToWearDungarees · 20/05/2020 21:56
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