What do I do?

[BrickAnt]

Looking for some advice please 🙏 I got a beautiful puppy nearly 4 weeks ago, he's nearly 16 weeks, he's amazing and no issues with him but a huge change of circumstances has made me think of what's best for him and everyone longterm. My mum has been diagnosed with cancer and I'm her only support for appointments etc, I'm guessing it's a long road ahead. My partner works away for 3 weeks at a time and I also work 13 hour shifts and have a son who is 11, my mum is my childcare and I don't think she's going to be in any capable way to help care for a puppy's demands and I have nobody to watch the puppy for appointments etc. What would you do? I haven't messaged the lady i bought him from yet and I'm just broken over the whole situation.

I'm so sorry for your mum's diagnosis and I wish you , her and the puppy the very best.

I actually prefer taking on clients who need me on an ‘ad hoc’ basis. I generally keep a house key or they use a lock box and I just magically appear when needed. I meet the dogs a good few times first so they get used to me.

My dog walker is very happy with ad hoc care and is happy to cover at short notice too @BrickAnt if you can find someone that’s happy to work when you need someone you may find the puppy is good company while you’re having a hard time. I know mine makes me laugh every day, and gives me a reason to get out of the house. My dog walker/sitter is worth her weight in gold.

I hope all goes well with your mums treatment.

It sounds like you have a lot on your plate OP. I think I’d return the puppy if I was in your position. He or she is young enough to get another good home.