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She’s 15 now , pisses everywhere in the house ,barks at empty rooms for hours on end and sometimes won’t come in from the garden.so you have to go and get her. If whatever deity controlling the longevity of pets offered me 20 more years of it, I’d snap their hand off.
This is Oscar, now 1 year old, frequent work companion, issuer of disapproving looks when not zzz..
Oddly, posting those photos (the first three have now passed away) today was the first time I realised I think more of the happy times with them than the sad.
Our Frank.
"Hold my beer"
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Supportact said: [my style is] probably more an accumulation of limitations and bad habits than a 'style'.
Doesn't seem to.
The absolute key thing to remember about living with a dog is that they get progressively more expensive as the years go on. Vet visits, medication, special food, insurance...it all adds up. And...10-15 years down the line, there's going to be one fairly expensive, and usually unexpected, bill; I know it sucks balls to think about, but you need to be prepared so that money's the last thing on your mind when the time comes.
For a small mixed-breed dog, you're probably looking at £20-30/month insurance (make sure you get lifetime cover, not annual cover, otherwise you're going to be screwed if they get ill and need permanent medication, eg arthritis meds), £20-30/month for food and treats, and I'd advise putting the same amount away each month for unexpected small vet bills that come along but aren't worth the hassle of insurance.
Also, before you take out any insurance, talk to your vet. They're not allowed to recommend an insurance company, but they are allowed to tell you who they use for their animals (personally). Usually, that's a company that the practice is willing to deal with directly, and that can be a massive weight off your mind.
With all of that out of the way...do it. It's quite honestly the best thing you'll ever do, if you're willing to rearrange your life to fit a small furry person into it.
The best thing you can do is go to visit a rescue. You'll know when you see the right dog (the dog will tell you), and I'll almost guarantee it's not the one you thought you'd go home with.