Originally Posted by moneypen20 (Post 6601158)

My girls are desperate for a dog but I keep seeing the negatives - being out of the house for long hours leaving it alone, vets bills, kennels if and when we go away and the fact that I'm actually not that in love with them :lol: If you don't have those concerns then I say go for it. You've got the room, you're at home working - all pluses.

Originally Posted by Bernieboy (Post 6604253)

Pen she was talking about a DOG not a MAN:lol:

Originally Posted by moneypen20 (Post 6604333)

:rofl: Same rules apply ;)

Originally Posted by Amazulu (Post 6604055)

Having dogs is great. The love and affection you share and the bonds that develop are awesome. It's hard when things go wrong though. 2 weeks ago, we had to euthanise our 7 month old labrador puppy, Jack. He had a degenerative Joint Disorder in his front legs that was seriously affecting his quality of life and was only going to get worse. We loved him dearly and taking him to the vet was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do - and I've seen and experienced some pretty terrible things in Africa. The vet told me that we were doing the right thing but it was still very, very hard. Luckily, we have another Labrador, Cooper, who has helped fill the void, but it's still hard.

Dogs are fantastic and I'd say go for it - just be aware of the downsides that can happen.

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 6604368)

Sorry to here about your dog mate, tough tough call but sounds like it was the right one.

Bridie, we took about 6 months to decide and looked at quite a few dogs in the process. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. When the right dog comes along it will feel perfect. Here a pic of my 18 week old boy to help you along.

Originally Posted by bridie (Post 6604028)

That's one thing I'm worried about, we still have a cat!!!!!!

Thanks for all your replies... Yes Pen, I am here all day. plus it's not as if we are the jetset type always off out and about so not toooo concerened about that aspect.


AAAAAAAh decisions, decision!! :o

Originally Posted by bridie (Post 6600855)

Saw a beautiful rescue dog in the paper last night, greyhound / saluki cross

I've always wanted a greyhound.... OH said last night (after some pondering) that I could have him.... but I'm not 100% sure.

I love the idea of having a dog, i'm not bothered about being tied to the house or anything as we're not really the jetting off here, there and everywhere type, and we could take him with us on holidays. It says he is great around children and other animals so no problem there.

I dont know what's holding me back - probably fear of the unknown as I've never had a dog myself.

Any thoughts?

Originally Posted by northernbird (Post 6604368)

Bridie, we took about 6 months to decide and looked at quite a few dogs in the process. If it doesn't feel right, don't do it. When the right dog comes along it will feel perfect. Here a pic of my 18 week old boy to help you along.

Originally Posted by bridie (Post 6605401)

Aaaahhhh :)

I think you are right, in my googling for info about greyhounds I came across the WA Greyhounds as Pets site and have fallen in love with one of them!!!

Application has gone in, too late for them to look at today but fingers crossed, I'll keep you posted :)