Fay,
Not to worry, I'm not going to act on this for a good while; I've got too much "stuff" going on in my life at the moment.
So far my question has brought up a lot of great comments; a number of which I had not even thought of!
My travel would present the biggest challenge to dog ownership.
You may not believe this but when Helen and I would come back from a trip both Stumpy and Shadow would give us the cold shoulder and
ignore us. They acted like they were pissed off that we left and didn't bring them along!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Burt and Faye curtis
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2016 11:05 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Should I get a dog?
Rob,
I agree with what Jeremy said. There is nothing like having a dog. That
being said, I think you should wait a while longer before making the
decision. I know what you mean about roaming home alone, But, a dog is a
big, life long responsibility and your change in life style, etc. is still
unfolding ,
As I tell people, now I have to redecide what I am going to do when I grow
up. Borrowing a dog now and then ( boarding for a friend that is
traveling?) is a great way to get that dog fix in
without the long term
commitment and would give you an idea of what life with a dog would be
like. Dogs need more attention than cats.
If I didn't have the cat Bert and I got a few months before his passing and
the other cat a friend brought home for me (to replace the other that went
missing a year to the date of Bert's final hospital admittance), I would
probably have a dog now. But if I had a dog, it would make travel to places
without the motorhome for extended periods of time difficult. And I do like
to travel. And I don't have anyone that could care for said dog for a
couple of weeks at a time. Yes, I know that there are boarding kennels, but
none in my area that I would trust.
As far as if you would make a good owner, I have no doubts that you would
be a perfect dog owner if you decide to jump in that pond. As far as breed,
make sure it fits the life style you want to live and the room you have for
it to live in.
Fay Curtis
Not to worry, I'm not going to act on this for a good while; I've got too much "stuff" going on in my life at the moment.
So far my question has brought up a lot of great comments; a number of which I had not even thought of!
My travel would present the biggest challenge to dog ownership.
You may not believe this but when Helen and I would come back from a trip both Stumpy and Shadow would give us the cold shoulder and
ignore us. They acted like they were pissed off that we left and didn't bring them along!
Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces] On Behalf Of Burt and Faye curtis
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2016 11:05 AM
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] OFF TOPIC - Should I get a dog?
Rob,
I agree with what Jeremy said. There is nothing like having a dog. That
being said, I think you should wait a while longer before making the
decision. I know what you mean about roaming home alone, But, a dog is a
big, life long responsibility and your change in life style, etc. is still
unfolding ,
As I tell people, now I have to redecide what I am going to do when I grow
up. Borrowing a dog now and then ( boarding for a friend that is
traveling?) is a great way to get that dog fix in
commitment and would give you an idea of what life with a dog would be
like. Dogs need more attention than cats.
If I didn't have the cat Bert and I got a few months before his passing and
the other cat a friend brought home for me (to replace the other that went
missing a year to the date of Bert's final hospital admittance), I would
probably have a dog now. But if I had a dog, it would make travel to places
without the motorhome for extended periods of time difficult. And I do like
to travel. And I don't have anyone that could care for said dog for a
couple of weeks at a time. Yes, I know that there are boarding kennels, but
none in my area that I would trust.
As far as if you would make a good owner, I have no doubts that you would
be a perfect dog owner if you decide to jump in that pond. As far as breed,
make sure it fits the life style you want to live and the room you have for
it to live in.
Fay Curtis