LL won't let us have a dog..

hayley11

Welshwoofs wrote: »

People can grow up with dogs and then develop a fear later on - my comments were purely based on what you've said about being worried touching dogs you don't know (you didn't specify that the worry was only applicable to dogs you don't know in rescue centres rather than dogs you don't know in general).

I haven't said you're not capable of looking after a dog - it's frankly none of my business whether you are, or aren't.

My other half is bi-polar and us having a dog helps him greatly during his 'down' times as it gives him an excuse to go out for long walks and get away from it all for a bit so I can entirely sympathise with your desire to get a 4-legged friend.

I do think this is all academic though as your LL has already said 'no' so you've had your answer. However I would say that if a dog helps with your depression (as it does with many people) it sounds like it'd benefit you to do doggie walking for somebody else's hound

Sorry if I came across as being narky with you then. I wasn't. I appreciate all you've said.

I don't think i've explained myself very well with regards to not liking dogs or whatever but I feel like we're all just repeating ourselves a bit now so I won't go over it again.

hayley11

Jomo wrote: »

I don't volunteer anywhere, I work full time so what little time I do have left to myself I have to do everything else!

Why take offense?

You came on here looking for advice, we didn't knock on your doorstep wanted to have a nosey into your life.

Get a dog, do whatever you want but don't snap at the first person who has a different opinion to yours...or if you don't like what they suggest.

From what you were saying I took the opinion that you might not beable to cope with a big dog...if I'm wrong then fair dos.

You say I was judging you but I was only going off the information you gave and that's it!

I haven't taken offense.

Lots of people on this thread have a different view on this than I do. I think I should be allowed a dog. But they did it in a constructive way. You judged me and made assumptions and that is what annoyed me and that is why I "snapped" at you.

hayley11

Can I ask if we can leave it now? This thread has been taken way off topic, I just wanted the input from LL's (and none LL's of course) on this board, not judgement on whether I am capable of looking after a dog or not.

Thanks for everybody's input. I'll reply when I have a response from the LL.

mlz1413

MissMoneypenny wrote: »

I would never get a dog from a rescue centre. I wouldn't want a problem that someone else has created.

You clearly haven't been to a rescue centre then as they have puppies to you know - !!!!!es (good grief! female dogs then) are sometimes thrown out because they are expecting meaning then the centre needs homes for all puppies and the mum.

Also that is unfair as I rescued my dog at 6 months old, he was a stray but was well fed when found and house trained - appears he escaped and the owners never found him (could be never looked for him) but he was not abused, scared, flea ridden or starved and made a lovely pet for 14 years until he passed away.

MissMoneypenny

Welshwoofs wrote: »

However I would say that if a dog helps with your depression (as it does with many people) it sounds like it'd benefit you to do doggie walking for somebody else's hound

Except for the fact that the Dog Control Bill is coming in and the person walking the dog (not owner) is the one that is responsible for any act of aggression from the dog, towards another animal.

Jomo

hayley11 wrote: »

I haven't taken offense.

Lots of people on this thread have a different view on this than I do. I think I should be allowed a dog. But they did it in a constructive way. You judged me and made assumptions and that is what annoyed me and that is why I "snapped" at you.

You keep saying I judged you but how can I? I don't know you and have merely gone from what you have posted

Daz1

MissMoneypenny wrote: »

Lots of LLs allow pets, especially those that have an empty property.

Correct, however, I was pointing out that if the OP had to move or seek alternate accom, the dog would cause an added problem for them to consider. Heaven forbid, but we have all heard the stories, people dumping their dog or cat beacuse it doesn't "fit in" with the new circumstances.

DISCLAIMER: (for those ready to jump down my throat) I am not implying that the OP is the sort that would ditch the dog if it wasn't convenient

MissMoneypenny

mlz1413 wrote: »

You clearly haven't been to a rescue centre then as they have puppies to you know - !!!!!es (good grief! female dogs then) are sometimes thrown out because they are expecting meaning then the centre needs homes for all puppies and the mum.

I clearly have been to many rescue centres. I prefer to get puppies from parents that have been health tested (over generations) to try to get a healthy pup. I also like to know the temperament of both parents, so that I get an idea of what I am getting. Looking at puppies is very tempting, but I like to look at the bigger picture before giving one a home.

freakyogre

I'm not quite sure whether to comment or not...the original point seems to have been completely lost (as happens a lot on here).

I'm in a similar situation. I moved in December and was told no pets (unless I have their written permission), although my tenancy agreement does say they won't refuse without a good reason.

I phoned them a few weeks ago and asked if I could get a cat and was told no. I wanted to try and argue my case (my neighbour in the same building has a dog which I assume they are aware of) but I decided to just accept their decision as really like where I live, so don't want to cause any problems.

If I decide at a later date that I really want a cat, I will look for somewhere else to live, but like others have said, it's not always that easy as a lot of landlords don't want them. I can completely understand that as they can (and do) cause damage, mess etc.

Sadly, the poor little kitty I had my eye on in the rescue centre will just have to find someone else

frugallass

Jomo wrote: »

You keep saying I judged you but how can I? I don't know you and have merely gone from what you have posted

you made a judgement in that you queried her ability to look after a dog because she had a depressive illness