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To ask how do you get a rescue dog if you work full time?

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Alwaystired45 · 27/02/2023 19:26

Not really AIBU - just curious to see if anyone has managed to adopt a rescue dog whilst working full time?

I have wanted a dog for a few years now, but have put it off due to work commitments. I live alone and I'm out of the house 5 days a week - at least 8 hours a day apart from a Friday as I finish work early. Always home during evenings and weekends. I'm very much a home bird (don't go out drinking on weekends for example). I'm also very active and love going for walks (live by the sea) in my spare time which I know any dog would love. I have family close by that could pop in during the day. I also get on very well with my neighbours and we all help each other out.

I've always said that I'd like to get a rescue dog rather than buying a puppy, but from looking at the RSPCA website, I've noticed that a lot of their dogs need someone who will be home most of the time. How does that work? Surely most people work? I know a lot of people WFH now but that can't be everyone who has a pet, right?! I know I could provide a good home to one of these lovely dogs, but I can't change my working schedule which is such a shame.

I'd love to hear other people's experiences if possible, good and bad and any advice you have. TIA Smile

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SquashPenguin · 28/02/2023 13:23

UhhhhhhhOK · 27/02/2023 23:04

You could alternatively get a reptile. Lots of those up for adoption. You can take them out when you have time to spend with them for cuddles and not feel guilty about them being in their enclosure for a period of time. They also won’t get lost

You’d think that, but one of my royal pythons escaped for the day a few years back! We had to tear the place apart looking for her!

UhhhhhhhOK · 28/02/2023 17:58

haha! Our beardie is too lazy to leave her home. Free food and sun lounge. What more do you need?

lieselotte · 28/02/2023 18:05

Okunevo · 27/02/2023 21:14

My cats have never brought in native wildlife, only rats and a grey squirrel once.

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Most domestic cats are too well fed and too slow to catch the wildlife. If they do, they are ill or old.

I am surprised a cat got a squirrel - it must have been on its last legs anyway!

You could get a couple of guinea pigs OP, they can keep themselves company in the day. They are very social though so I don't know if I'd even leave them all day every day so you might still need to pay someone to pop in and see them in the middle of the day.

I don't think pets and FT work mix. Unless you can take the pet to work, or the pet IS your work.

unsync · 28/02/2023 18:36

I didn't get a dog until I was no longer office based. They require a lot more attention than people think. Training is time-consuming, as is exercising. It is worth it, but you cannot leave them on their own for extended periods of time.

Daisybuttercup12345 · 28/02/2023 19:21

Very selfish to even consider it.

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