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To be madly in love with my pet

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Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:04

Wanted pets all my life but wasn’t allowed as a kid and lived abroad after uni for a long time which means I have only just recently been able to become a pet owner.
My cat has improved my life so much. She gives me so much love and company, she makes us all laugh as she is so funny and silly, we couldn’t imagine not having her. I sometimes stop to look at her and sm mesmerised by her beauty and cannot believe we have this gorgeous animal as part of our family.
She has been a great addition for DD too, she loves her to bits.

Am I ott to think she has improved our lifeand to never want to be petless again?
Do share your pet stories!

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askmenothing · 12/02/2026 08:34

Genuinely think I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my dog. There were days I only got out of bed to let him out or take him for a walk. He got me through lockdown. I love him sooo much! It helps he is the goodest of all the good boys ❤️
The whole family will be a wreck when we loose him.

HighStreetOtter · 12/02/2026 08:33

Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:21

To all of you who have dogs: do you all have flexible jobs or work from home a lot? Main thing stopping us is that we are all out all day at least 3 times a week and also more difficult to manage when we are away

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I wfh at least 2 or 3 days a week. Have a flexible dog walker as well. Holidays are dog friendly and they come too.

Mirrorxxx · 12/02/2026 08:31

And he goes to doggy daycare the days we work in the office.

Mirrorxxx · 12/02/2026 08:31

Not at all. I love my dog more than I can describe.

LondonBlueTopaz · 12/02/2026 08:30

Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:21

To all of you who have dogs: do you all have flexible jobs or work from home a lot? Main thing stopping us is that we are all out all day at least 3 times a week and also more difficult to manage when we are away

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Yes, I work from home fully remote and DH is on permanent late shifts and average four day week. I resisted getting a dog for years until I had a manager that let me go hybrid and work from home during summer (we all did regardless of pets). Then I moved to a remote role. We do have a retired greyhound and although they dont need lots of exercise ours has a 1.5 to 2 hr walk everyday which he adores. He loves sniffing and meeting others its all so enriching for him. He deserves it in his retirement ...and my sofa.

LittleBird74 · 12/02/2026 08:29

Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:21

To all of you who have dogs: do you all have flexible jobs or work from home a lot? Main thing stopping us is that we are all out all day at least 3 times a week and also more difficult to manage when we are away

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I WFH 2 days a week, has a dog walker the other days. I also work just round the corner so am home every lunchtime and DS is back from school around 3.30pm. He occasionally goes to a daycare if we’ll be out all day.

bugalugs45 · 12/02/2026 08:27

Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:21

To all of you who have dogs: do you all have flexible jobs or work from home a lot? Main thing stopping us is that we are all out all day at least 3 times a week and also more difficult to manage when we are away

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I have a very flexible and worth her weight in gold dog walker

Dollymylove · 12/02/2026 08:26

I hear you OP. My cat is the best cat in the universe and is treated like (and acts like) an emperor.
Not for nothing did the ancient Egyptians worship them 😆😆

surelynot26 · 12/02/2026 08:23

My huge cat has just jumped on my chest , sat up straight and is gazing down on me benignly. We both agree.

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Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:21

To all of you who have dogs: do you all have flexible jobs or work from home a lot? Main thing stopping us is that we are all out all day at least 3 times a week and also more difficult to manage when we are away

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Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:19

MonsteraDeliciosa · 12/02/2026 08:14

I've always enjoyed having cats: they're so sleek, and sophisticated, but yes very silly also!

But having our first dog was something else. He was so handsome, intelligent and affectionate, and he transformed my life and health. There's somehow a closer level of communication and understanding with dogs, too.

Lost him to cancer last year. Heart still broken 😞

Very sorry to hear, sending you a virtual hug❤️

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Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:18

Enko · 12/02/2026 08:15

You are being unreasonable for not sharing a photo...

Pets enrich our lives. I utterly love our basset hound he makes me laugh every day and life is just better with him in it.

Basset hound is such an amazing dog, I love them!!! What are they like personality-wise?

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Enko · 12/02/2026 08:15

You are being unreasonable for not sharing a photo...

Pets enrich our lives. I utterly love our basset hound he makes me laugh every day and life is just better with him in it.

MonsteraDeliciosa · 12/02/2026 08:14

I've always enjoyed having cats: they're so sleek, and sophisticated, but yes very silly also!

But having our first dog was something else. He was so handsome, intelligent and affectionate, and he transformed my life and health. There's somehow a closer level of communication and understanding with dogs, too.

Lost him to cancer last year. Heart still broken 😞

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Homeiswherethedogsare · 12/02/2026 08:12

EmpressaurusKitty · 12/02/2026 08:08

Bring your cat & join us on the Excellent Cats threads in the Litter Tray, @Homeiswherethedogsare - you’ll meet plenty of cats& cat lovers there! Although shouldn’t your username be Homeiswherethecatis?

Ahahah yes it should! My username is linked to something else, an old story.
But I also absolutely adore dogs and infact used to be more of a dog person, then I discovered cats and I am now obsessed with them too.
Would love a dog one day but it’s not the right time for us for many reasons

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Lennonjingles · 12/02/2026 08:11

My family always wanted a dog, me I was 50/50 so we waited until I retired at 58 before getting a border collie, a bread my DH has always wanted. He’s 7 now and we laugh at him, he gets us out everyday whatever the weather, helped my DH recover from a heart attack and operation. I love him, but my DH is seriously in love with him. If he had to choose between myself and the dog, I don’t stand my chances.

EmpressaurusKitty · 12/02/2026 08:08

Bring your cat & join us on the Excellent Cats threads in the Litter Tray, @Homeiswherethedogsare - you’ll meet plenty of cats& cat lovers there! Although shouldn’t your username be Homeiswherethecatis?

LittleBird74 · 12/02/2026 08:06

Not unreasonable! Your cat is lucky to have such a loving home full of people that love her, not all cats are so lucky.
Im also beyond obsessed with my dog, as is my teen son. We couldn’t live without him and he’s our absolute world. He’s the best thing on earth and so so precious to us.

Littlejellyuk · 12/02/2026 08:06

Pets can bring you a lot of joy. My dog walks helped me after a beareavement, as he had to be walked in the fresh air and it got me moving outside. 🐕
He is a source of comfort and is a member of our family 💕
Edited to say, you are deffo not OTT 😇

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