Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Nov 9th 2006, 9:45 pm
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Originally Posted by tinkerbell
hi Hilary,
how has your dog settled? ours loves lying in the sun, until she realises it's a bit too warm, and then goes and lies in the shade!!!
how has your dog settled? ours loves lying in the sun, until she realises it's a bit too warm, and then goes and lies in the shade!!!
Shes doing great thanks...just got another boxer hes adorable
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Nov 9th 2006, 9:57 pm
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
get the wean a dug
Nov 9th 2006, 11:13 pm
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Originally Posted by stevensfamily
Hilary,
Thanks again, there are three of us, I am 6th Dec, daughter 19th Dec and son 30th Dec.
We plan to be out early 2008 after husband finishes army career, I am in work in Germany and have guaranteed contract until late 2009 but we/ or he will go over early 2008 with kids as Kate will start 2nd school Feb and as she has had 7 schools so far due to hubby's job and moving around we would like to settle her for secondary education. We will move to Melbourne as have family there (also have family in Brisbane and Hervey Bay).
Cheryl
Thanks again, there are three of us, I am 6th Dec, daughter 19th Dec and son 30th Dec.
We plan to be out early 2008 after husband finishes army career, I am in work in Germany and have guaranteed contract until late 2009 but we/ or he will go over early 2008 with kids as Kate will start 2nd school Feb and as she has had 7 schools so far due to hubby's job and moving around we would like to settle her for secondary education. We will move to Melbourne as have family there (also have family in Brisbane and Hervey Bay).
Cheryl
The practical me would normally say get the pup once you're in Oz, you mad woman. However if it was my own daughter I think I would probably give in and get the pupp now.
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Nov 9th 2006, 11:25 pm
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
I can't help thinking about a dogs point of view, and the stress some dogs go under in the relocation. Is is fair to put a dog through that if you have a clear choice not to, even if it makes your family feel better?
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Nov 10th 2006, 6:24 am
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Originally Posted by matt-and-jenny
I can't help thinking about a dogs point of view, and the stress some dogs go under in the relocation. Is is fair to put a dog through that if you have a clear choice not to, even if it makes your family feel better?
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I agree and this is formost in my mind why put an animal through the stress if we can wait (as you can imagine after buddy died of heart problem we never want to go through that agian and are concerned). My hubby is away and we atlk about it every day over the phone, I guess there will need to be more talking!
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Nov 10th 2006, 8:36 am
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Shame your not in the UK, we have 2 great dogs we're reluctantly going to have to rehome because of my sons Eczema.
Good luck in whatever you decide but don't forget it'll be you looking after the dog in 4 years or so when your daughter grows up as long as your happy to do that then go for it, lifes too short to put everything off. (I for one am getting sick of this being in 'limbo' feeling!)
Good luck in whatever you decide but don't forget it'll be you looking after the dog in 4 years or so when your daughter grows up as long as your happy to do that then go for it, lifes too short to put everything off. (I for one am getting sick of this being in 'limbo' feeling!)
Nov 10th 2006, 8:48 am
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Originally Posted by tinkerbell
we shipped our dog and we are glad that we did,
if you can afford all thats associated with bringing a dog over then, go for it.
many people asked us why on earth we were spending 'all that money on the dog', but she is part of our family, and i couldn't bear to leave her at home.
if you can afford all thats associated with bringing a dog over then, go for it.
many people asked us why on earth we were spending 'all that money on the dog', but she is part of our family, and i couldn't bear to leave her at home.
The cost isnt an issue and he's a lot more loveable than some people i know.Lol.
Nov 10th 2006, 10:38 am
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
we rescued a puppy rottweiler who was going to be put to sleep that very day if no-one took him, we named him dillan and fell head over heels with him, he's coming with us when we make the move in january. the thought did cross our minds about emigrating, but now he's here we know we made the right decision to keep him- don't really care about the cost and as for the rentals- i'd stay anywhere if it meant the dog could come
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Nov 10th 2006, 12:28 pm
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Re: Should we get our daughter a dog before we go?
Originally Posted by ShellnTez
we rescued a puppy rottweiler who was going to be put to sleep that very day if no-one took him, we named him dillan and fell head over heels with him, he's coming with us when we make the move in january. the thought did cross our minds about emigrating, but now he's here we know we made the right decision to keep him- don't really care about the cost and as for the rentals- i'd stay anywhere if it meant the dog could come
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Thank you for your reply. I wish you best of luck with your move congratulations and enjoy your new life.
CHeryl
