Wanting a dog when your husband doesn’t.

[Jaynie27]

Nearly 5 months ago we lost our 14 year old cocker spaniel. He was basically my baby and as I’m unable to work, spent virtually all day, every day with him. I never thought I’d want another dog after he’d gone but I just feel so empty and desperately want a puppy. Husband is adamant we’re not having one and gets annoyed when I bring up the subject. I’m so bloody miserable without a dog. Any experiences of it getting easier without one gratefully received as there’s very, very little chance of him backing down and I would of course want any new dog to be wanted by us both. Sorry impossible situation really, but I’m starting to resent him for his decision 🙁 thanks for reading x

Dogs/puppies are not for everyone. Each to their own.

I love doggies, I play with them when out walking in the park and so on (as long as they don't savage me which in fact did happen on my left arm, but onwards we go.)

It is a big committment to have to walk them for an hour twice a day really, depending on the breed I suppose. Ask anyone who wants to get fit to walk for two hours a day and honestly, it is a huge chunk out of their day to day life. Not to mention the kennels when having a holiday, or the vet bills and so on.

It really is a big committment, it is not for me (and many others either I would think), so think carefully.