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CosyBungalow · 18/11/2025 09:42

My partner has Dementia.
We both own our own homes.
It is likely that he will need to go into a care home sooner rather than later.
I do what I can to help him, but am also caring for my 95yr old mum
I live in a shared ownership house and am allowed one dog under the lease conditions.
My partner has 2 dogs.
If he goes into a care home I can't have his 2 dogs due to my lease conditions.
His house will need to be sold to pay for his care.
Theoretically I could move, but would need a mortgage, which I dont have currently, and the mortgage payments would be more than my monthly shared ownership rent.
I'd be heartbroken to have to rehome the dogs, but equally is it madness to take on a mortgage to be able to keep the dogs?
Not sure if i should put this in the Money chat, the Doghouse chat, or AIBU 😣

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caramac04 · 19/11/2025 11:18

OP, please remember to look after yourself in this very difficult situation. Aside from the dogs you are/will be being pulled in all directions.
Be prepared to source support going forward and do all you can to not become burdened. You may be happy to care for your mum and partner but as their needs increase you will need help. I hope you can get help with at least some things like cleaning and laundry etc.
I don’t know what is available from the LA but it might be worth checking this out for reference.

CosyBungalow · 19/11/2025 13:28

@caramac04 thank you x
My mum has a gardener and a cleaner, and is happy to pay for the things she is unable to do. I do all her admin, and take her to see friends when I can. I work part time, so right now although my days are busy, they are managable. My partner has a gardener after finally admitting he couldn't keep on top of it. We take the dogs to a dog paddock most days so they all have a good run around.
Myself and my partner are both only children, so no other family around.

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Photoalbums · 19/11/2025 14:35

I would normally never say this, but under these circumstances I would get married. You can sort out the finances later. I am so sorry you are in this very sad situation.
I am currently fostering a dog due to a very tragic situation. He has a permanent home to go to in the next few days. I am his second foster carer and have had him for a few weeks. The dog is happy and well cared for, but it has been very hard for the humans involved.

Christmascats4 · 19/11/2025 14:38

Don't set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm .
You can't have the dogs
But you can start looking round for a home for them

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