new pet or not

sheramber

Definitely look at the Oldies website. They have all sorts and sizes. Some are in Oldies care and some are in local rescues so there may be one near you.

WickedWitch123

boingsaidzebedee wrote: »

I'm about 70.
Have a 5 year old very active dog and love to walk her.
This year took on a 12 year plus rescue with severe trauma issues.To be honest I did not want him but the boy really did not have a future.Now he has decided that me and my girl are his family.
You would not have posted unless you already have it in your mind and just need a little push.
Can you volunteer at a local rescue as dog walkers?
There are so many older dogs that are unwanted.There can be health issues but as you know older does'nt mean decrepit.Don't say mid 70's is a problem,a problem is a mid 30's lard ar*e playing computer games and living in his mum's spare bedroom or mid 20's with a grandad beard,top knot,a tattoo in Chinese which they think says "have a nice day" but actually reads "foreign monkey" and a nose ring.
So to sum up just do what feels right and enrich your life and the life of a new friend.Follow your heart and good luck.

Haha foreign monkey - your post actually made me laugh out loud !

Silvertabby

a tattoo in Chinese which they think says "have a nice day" but actually reads "foreign monkey" . Originally posted by boingsaidzebedee

A little off track, but that comment brought back happy memories of my late sister. Many, many years ago, when she would have been about 14, she bought herself a blouse covered in Chinese writing (high fashion then!) which she insisted on wearing when we went out for a birthday dinner at our local Chinese restaurant.

We never did find out what the writing meant, but the restaurant staff were taking turns to peep round the kitchen door, muttering a few words in Chinese, then collapsing in a giggling heap.

She never wore that blouse again.

Katiehound

As long as you have back-up plans for whatever might happen- go for it!

I have two beautiful hounds- see them here: (Shyla & Shay)
http://www.trailhoundwelfare.org.uk/category/stories/

I have never been able to run that fast (well not in recent years!) and with two replacement knees that is really not going to happen. However I have a wonderful dog walker, who runs as a hobby, so she runs them several miles most days a week. They come home worn out but pleased to get their home comforts!
I have to say they will also 'potter along' with me, if that's all that is on offer.

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I retired greyhound would be ideal. They require very little excersize. A half hour potter around the black city will suffice. They rarely bark, they don’t jump up at you and one go you over etc. I can not think of a more suitable dog for an older person. They are also probably the safest dog for being child friendly too so no need to worry when the grandkids come round.

MysteryMe

There are plenty of pets other than cats or dogs. A cockatiel, a house rabbit, an iguana. The list is endless.

OAP1945

Thiss lovely lady arrived yesterday


ooops pic did not take will try again tomorrow
Don't seem to be able to post the pic but happy to say we have adopted a 7 year old border terrier. She is settling really well and we are so happy with her

Thanks for all your advice

iamtati

Definitely take another puppy, and it will brighten you life again.

elsien

iamtati wrote: »

Definitely take another puppy, and it will brighten you life again.

Have you read the post directly above yours, posted over 4 months ago?