210 sats \ 4 replies \ @siggy47 25 Oct 2023 \ parent \ on: Stacker Saloon
Best wishes. I know it's not the same, but my 9 year old dog was diagnosed with terminal bone cancer and given 6 months to live. We were heartbroken. She lived another 3 1/2 healthy years.
Thank you siggy, that does give me hope. I’m making it a priority to enjoy as much time with him as I can, every day is a gift
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That's all you can do. As a pet lover every heartbreak I say never again, but I'm not happy without at least a dog and a cat in my life. People? Not so much. :)
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I want to have a dog at some point in my life but it's not easy to tell if I am ready for it.
I asked the local animal shelter if I can walk some dogs to get experience but they only want experienced dog walkers since their dogs aren't easy to handle :(
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It sounds silly but getting a dog changed my life. I was in my late 20s, having too much fun and no responsibilities. Getting that dog made me a caregiver to another being. I had to tend to her needs. Feeding, walking, etc. It made me more reliable and productive. The wild card is how much you wind up loving the critter.
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