Chism that was a very kind post. thank you.
He’s feeling really good right now, so we are celebrating every day we have together.
And of course you’re so right, thinking of a snugglebuddy is very comforting and distracting.
Thanks for the discussion and information, I know more than I did a few days ago.
OH—and I have ZERO interest in a puppy, lol. I prefer my men and dogs to be laid back and mature—thanks very much!
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Maybe the OP needs this right now? In light of all that’s going on in her life, maybe it’s comforting to think of a new dog to love? Researching and planning before making a decision is bad, why?[/QUOTE]
Oh, I’m not saying it is bad at all! I thought I was encouraging the conversation, explaining to those who haven’t read all of the pages, and preventing the inevitable, “Ok well we’ve posted all of these suggestions. Why aren’t you getting a xyz?” Some people may no longer wish to contribute, and some will and with a better understanding of where OP is at.
Like I said, daydreaming about a new dog -or horse or car- is fun! Of all people, the OP most needs to daydream about happy things.
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Oh, I’m not saying it is bad at all! I thought I was encouraging the conversation, explaining to those who haven’t read all of the pages, and preventing the inevitable, “Ok well we’ve posted all of these suggestions. Why aren’t you getting a xyz?” Some people may no longer wish to contribute, and some will and with a better understanding of where OP is at.
Like I said, daydreaming about a new dog -or horse or car- is fun! Of all people, the OP most needs to daydream about happy things.[/QUOTE]\
Thank you for your reply… I was responding to this part…not necessarily to you, but to the sentiment.
(Quote)-This sort of thing can be annoying, since one takes time and consideration to provide a thoughtful reply. This circumstance warrants a pass. (End quote)
Rottweiler
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If I get a dog, and it’s a pretty big if, it will have to be comfortable living in my camper with me. The camper has three steps to negotiate, other wise it’s just like a studio apartment inside.
To be frank my dh may not survive the winter and he would really like me to get a dog if I am to live alone in the camper. I don’t travel much, and will continue to work from my camper, so the dog wont be alone much. And i’ll have a cat, so not alone even if I’m gone for a few hours.
I’ve never not had dogs in my life, this is the first year ever without one. For the past dozen years we’ve had weimies—I know an older one is a good possibility too. Before that there were labs and shepherd crosses, setters, beagles, great pyrs and even a Hungarian Kuvasz.
I know I don’t want a lot of hair—I won’t be spending winters anywhere cold in an rv anyway! And an adult dog FOR SURE—NO puppies for me!
Low energy, low shedding, mild mannered yet mean looking and sounding are my requirements.
And I hope to learn as much as I can before contacting a rescue—in fact fostering myself might be a great way to get to know a few before one chooses me.
But I’ve never had a rottie or dobe or bully breed and am thinking of venturing outside of my known breeds.[/QUOTE]
I know this doesn’t fit your size requirement, but what about a chihuahua? I’m serious! I had a grand aunt and uncle that used to do a lot of traveling in their RV, and for years they had a chihuahua named Killer. And damn, that dog earned it too; he was seriously mean. I was absolutely terrified of that dude as a kid. He would just as soon come after you as sleep.
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