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Trying to be a good neighbour, is this ok?

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lastqueenofscotland · 02/10/2018 11:50

A friend of mine has had to go home (overseas) for 2 weeks following a bereavement.
I’ve taken her dog, who is generally quiet and my friend who works shifts will be sitting with her most days, less one or two she can’t.
The main issue is she does cry for about 10 minutes a night as she misses her mum. She nods off and wakes up and realises she’s not at home and gets a bit upset.
I’ve popped a note through the door with my mobile number if there are any issues and they’ve not said anything.
Would it be a bit kiss-ass to pop round with a bottle of wine and some chocolates, they have small children and I feel really bad Blush

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Heuschrecke · 02/10/2018 13:41

Have I got this right? You're looking after the dog most of the time, but another friend is looking after the dog some of the time? During which time the dog is a little unhappy?

I think the best bet for the dog, whilst it's in the care of your other friend, is to make sure that the dog has as many familiar things with it. Its bed, food bowl, maybe its blanket and/or an item of clothing from its own owner, which smells familiar?

Sorry if I've got the wrong end of the stick.

lastqueenofscotland · 02/10/2018 13:43

Sorry I’m looking after the dog for about 2 weeks, she’s rarely unsupervised, however at night (when she’s with me) she gets a bit upset as I think she misses her owner.

It’s often around 10pm and I’m conscious their children will be in bed

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Heuschrecke · 02/10/2018 13:46

So you are staying in the owner's house with the dog and DC?

lastqueenofscotland · 02/10/2018 13:49

Dog is in my house, the DC are my neighbours children

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Heuschrecke · 02/10/2018 13:56

Are you sure that your neighbours and their DC can hear the dog? But, yes, go to your neighbour to explain the situation - and if they can hear the unhappy dog, I guess it would be nice to find a way to ensure your neighbourly relationship isn't damaged.

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