To think I can rehome an older dog when i have 2 preschool children and a cat?

[butterflyparadise]

I started another thread a couple of days ago in 30 days only relating to this (if anyone could link to it here that would be great!). It gives the background of how this came about.

I didnt get many replies and things have moved on somewhat since I last posted. It's turning into a distinct possibility that I could take over the care of the dog, Bella, that I rehomed years ago with my ex. She's roughly 12.

I need to think through the practicalities of taking on an elderly dog when my husband and I live in rented accommodation, have 3 year old twins and an elderly cat.

There is no issue around someone being home for Bella for a start, there is nearly always someone home so that's a big obstacle out the way.

My main concerns are the children and our cat.

Can anyone help me think about the practicalities of doing this and what I would need in place? Was thinking of speaking to her vet for some info too possibly?

My head is in a whirl.

I hope you decide to keep her.....it would be lovely if she had a loving home in her twilight years....

It's really easy to keep dogs and small children apart, you just take the dog or the children with you when you leave the room... mostly you would anyway because you wouldn't be leaving small children unsupervised for that long with or without a dog and for quick things, you just call the dog (it's easier than rounding up kids).

Just waiting on the landlords response! If that's a yes then proper discussions with DH and practicalities worked out. I wish I wasn't this excited...

Fingers crossed for you.