Dad Wants a Dog...
This is not Corgi related but I was hoping to get some input anyhow since it is about dogs.
My Dad has always had dogs. His favorite was an Australian Shepherd who he adored and took everywhere until she died of cancer when she was 6 or 7 years old. His other dog, who was very old, passed away a few months ago while he was in the hospital and I was going to his house to care for her. Now he is without a pet and looking to get a Queensland Heeler. The issue is this; he now lives alone and is currently going through chemotherapy. He's very week and barely able to take care of himself. He is also a bit of a hoarder so his home is cluttered with "stuff" making it a miserable place to live but he refuses to part with most of the things. It’s not a good living situation for him as it is.
He’s been talking about wanting to get a dog because he’s alone at his house and needs the companionship. He’s been excited about it since he started talking about it a few weeks ago which is a nice change of pace because he’s been feeling very down and defeated. I think he’s right from that aspect; a dog would be good company and lift his spirits. Dogs are great and they do help people get through bad things. The part I worry about is how well will the dog be cared for? If he gets a puppy he has to go through all the training, shots, neutering etc. It’s far too much work for him and the puppy would pay the price. He agreed he would take a one or two year old (still worried about how it would be cared for but not as much as a puppy) but he hasn’t found any adults available so he’s looking at puppies.
He’s meeting up with a breeder today who is bringing him an 8 week old female to look at. This is an awful idea. He knows it is but he’s eager to have a dog and he’s being stubborn and a bit selfish. He asked me about how often Finn has to go out when he was little so I told him about all the work of raising Finn and he said “I don’t suppose there’s anyone I could leave it with for a while” hinting that he wants me to raise it and that’s not possible.
I don’t know what to do. I want what will help my Dad but I don’t want an animal to be put in an unfit home. If he goes into the hospital again or rehab, I can’t take his dog and neither can my brothers. If anything happened the dog would have to be rehomed or returned to the breeder if he’d take it. This whole thing is a mess and I’m so torn.
My Dad has always had dogs. His favorite was an Australian Shepherd who he adored and took everywhere until she died of cancer when she was 6 or 7 years old. His other dog, who was very old, passed away a few months ago while he was in the hospital and I was going to his house to care for her. Now he is without a pet and looking to get a Queensland Heeler. The issue is this; he now lives alone and is currently going through chemotherapy. He's very week and barely able to take care of himself. He is also a bit of a hoarder so his home is cluttered with "stuff" making it a miserable place to live but he refuses to part with most of the things. It’s not a good living situation for him as it is.
He’s been talking about wanting to get a dog because he’s alone at his house and needs the companionship. He’s been excited about it since he started talking about it a few weeks ago which is a nice change of pace because he’s been feeling very down and defeated. I think he’s right from that aspect; a dog would be good company and lift his spirits. Dogs are great and they do help people get through bad things. The part I worry about is how well will the dog be cared for? If he gets a puppy he has to go through all the training, shots, neutering etc. It’s far too much work for him and the puppy would pay the price. He agreed he would take a one or two year old (still worried about how it would be cared for but not as much as a puppy) but he hasn’t found any adults available so he’s looking at puppies.
He’s meeting up with a breeder today who is bringing him an 8 week old female to look at. This is an awful idea. He knows it is but he’s eager to have a dog and he’s being stubborn and a bit selfish. He asked me about how often Finn has to go out when he was little so I told him about all the work of raising Finn and he said “I don’t suppose there’s anyone I could leave it with for a while” hinting that he wants me to raise it and that’s not possible.
I don’t know what to do. I want what will help my Dad but I don’t want an animal to be put in an unfit home. If he goes into the hospital again or rehab, I can’t take his dog and neither can my brothers. If anything happened the dog would have to be rehomed or returned to the breeder if he’d take it. This whole thing is a mess and I’m so torn.
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Permalink Reply by Alice on
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At long last, Molly is getting a new home. My Dad has been holding onto because of course he loves her but this past Sunday I had a talk with him and he decided to put an add int he paper. A man came to look at her yesterday and he says he really likes her and has a ranch in Tucson, Az and will come back Saturday to buy her. If he really does have a ranch and will allow her to be a farm dog, she will have a much better life. He'll have to do some training with her and get her cleaned up (she now has ticks) but she'll be a good dog and since she's only 6-8 months old, she should be easy to work with and socialize. Fingers crossed that nothing happens to change this plan and Molly will get a good home and my dad can check into the hospital. He's been avoiding it because he didn't want to leave Molly so now they will both get what they need. I know she will be fine and I truly hope my Dad will be too. So, that's the end to dad wanting a dog. He would like another dog some day but knows that he needs to get himself taken care of first and find a better breed to fit his lifestyle when the time is right.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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I was just wondering what was happening yesterday...thanks for the update!
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Could be Alice....I believe things like that happen!
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Permalink Reply by Elizabeth on
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Have you looked into to pugs? I know they make great companion dogs and they have plenty of personality to make up for their lack of size. They also are pretty easy to care for and not to demanding on the exercise front. I hope Molly enjoys her new home and maybe your dad will be able to visit her. I wish you the best of luck.
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The guy did come to get Molly on Saturday. We were very lucky too because I ended up having to take my dad to the hospital that day so the timing couldn't have been better. Sounds like she will have a great home with him and get to be very active. Thank you to all of you for your advice and support. :)
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Permalink Reply by Natalie, Lance &Tucker on
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Glad to hear that Molly was able to find a home so quickly! Hope your Dad is doing alright.
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