My mum moved next door after a stroke 5 years ago. I cared for her and her 2 dogs, Both are Jack russell cross breeds. Very sweet natured dogs. I have let them out, fed them, given their tablets - they both have Cushings so insurance and meds are £3-400 each per month, walked them and done the majority of the 'care' but they have always had company all day and night. - sat with mum in the day and slept with her at night.
The eldest dog is 17, she can't see or hear very well, but can be playful and seems very content. About 6 months ago she would wake up, stand up then go to the toilet on the floor. Mum would ring and I'd clear it up immediately.
She occasionally would make it outdoors but not often. The younger one - who is 13 so not exactly young, but healthier than her sister was always fine going outside, but has now started weeing on top of her sister's wee. She's always done this on walks, but is now doing it in the house too. She still poohs outside.
They know me and are happy to see me, they are eating well and don't seem to be pining for mum. I spend an hour or 2 a day with them on top of the general care stuff, and I think they are happy enough. I can't see how I can rehome them, no one would want an incontinent, blind, deaf dog with such expensive medical needs. I use puppy mats, but they move around as they walk around so often the wee isn't contained. I don't know what I can do with the younger one when the older one dies as I don't see how she will be happy without company.
My daughter is disabled and we have a cat. I can't have them in my house.
I have never had my own dogs, so my knowledge is restricted to doing things the way mum wanted. Is there anything I can do to stop the younger one weeing on top of the older ones wee, or anything to encourage the older one to make it outside? I've put vinyl flooring off cuts on top of the carpet and laminate, but that is smelling too as the wee has seeped underneath.
Any ideas would be appreciated.