Am i the only one who thinks this a beyond stupid idea?!

thehappybutterfly

Bloody hell! It sounds like my MIL - she's in her 70's, registered blind, half deaf and walks with a stick due to dodgy knees. She already has a dog which doesn't get the exercise it should (it's a Yorkie). She's got the chance of getting a 2 year old Westie and she asked my opinion. Obviously I told her that was a stupid idea. She realises this but "oh, but I really want it". Jesus. I wouldn't be surprised to go in in the next few days and find it there. This is the same woman who purchased a touch screen smart phone from a catalogue (paying double the price along with interest) while she's a in a Debt Management Programme..... Money = zero. Sense = negative.

Some people eh?

beth.stephenson2009

Thank you again everyone.

He is getting it today (Tues) and Mum said we can go and see it and see what it is like etc.

My aunt lives a good 20 miles away- far "too busy" (her words) to visit once a fortnight or so never mind everyday so she certainly wont be caring for it.

Mum has said we will leave it a few weeks. Apparantly the people who are giving her away are willing to take her back if it doesnt work out so we will have to see. Mum has said as soon as she noticea him not coping she will be taking the dog either back to my aunt to sort out or to the RSPCA for her to pick her up there.

Who knows though...maybe i will be proved wrong. But i doubt it..

beth.stephenson2009

Sorry i didnt respond to a couple of posts!

Apparantly she is a 11 year scottie dog.

Never had pets before (apart from the odd occasion our cats have stayed there when we were on holiday etc) so there is inexperience there too i guess!!

My aunt isnt the easiest person to talk too if im honest- and I have bad social anxiety and I hate awkward conversations which I guess is part of it.

Just got to wait and see. Will update soon

Thanks again

bugslet

Just imagine a lot of people from the pet forum behind you,w hen you speak to your aunt. Just think of it as doing the right thing for your grandad and the dog.

11 years old, might be slowing down, but equally might be raring to go for a long walk. Wish i could have her!

beth.stephenson2009

Hi all.

Just an update.

Met the dog yesterday. Very friendly and loving and my grandad is smitten.
Very slow- even grandad has to slow his walking pace so she can keep up.

I noticed flea dirt in her fur so I told him to get some flew treatment- shrugged it off so issue 1.

She cant climb stairs or anything meaning grandad will have to carry her- issue two.

Just have to see how things go i guess

Froglet

Just remind him that is the dog does not get treated he will have a house full of fleas(if it isn't too late already)

Perhaps you could get a treatment for the dog and apply it to save him having to worry about it,otherwise the dog will suffer if they get out of control.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Scottie? Or Westie?


Sounds like it's a very aged animal - perfect for someone not so mobile.

Baffled why he would need to pick it up, though. It has four legs of its own that apparently work, albeit slowly. And dogs don't have to share human's beds, they can sleep in baskets/on beds downstairs easily enough.


Seems to me like the dog has the prospect of a much nicer life with him than stuck in a kennel somewhere.

Jenny.W

Another poor dog who will end up in rescue

gettingready

Lucky dog to have a human for herself in her old age.

Surely some family lives around and can step in/help out if needed?

Granddad must be very happy to have company.

Flea treatment costs next to nothing so does the worming - surely this can be arranged by family and given to the dog when needed?

Small dog is not going to cost much to keep and can bring so much joy to an old man

shegirl

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Scottie? Or Westie?


Sounds like it's a very aged animal - perfect for someone not so mobile.

Baffled why he would need to pick it up, though. It has four legs of its own that apparently work, albeit slowly. And dogs don't have to share human's beds, they can sleep in baskets/on beds downstairs easily enough.


Seems to me like the dog has the prospect of a much nicer life with him than stuck in a kennel somewhere.

I agree.

An old and slow dog. It's not as if it's going to need racing round a field is it!

Just what is the problem now?

Ok, so it needs treating for fleas -easy.

Why would anyone need to be carrying it anywhere?

This all seems like a 'cause' for the sake of it.

Oh, and the dog being shut in the house for a couple of hours is hardly a big issue is it.

Honestly, they sound like a great match and I wish them both well. Someone has to be happy for them!