wonderoushope
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I'm thinking of getting a dog or cat. I have had dogs and cats in the past, but not for a long while. My housemate has a cat. He's a bit temperamental but seems to be getting used to me some more.
Anyway, I wondered what other experiences and advice are with regards to getting an animal? My housemate/good friend is a bit worried I won't be able to exercise certain breeds of dogs and thinks perhaps a cat would be better, with my fatigue. But I really want a dog! I, of course, need to be selective. It can't be a highly energetic dog.
To be honest we went to the pound and I fell in love with a nine-month-old puppy. She seemed very laid back but friendly. Not too big (just a medium sized dog), easy coat and didn't seem highly energetic. Surprisingly it's not a dog breed I would normally look at all. She was a staffy mix (not sure what the mix part was) looked kind of like a kelpie or some dog with a pointy ears. Her personality and demeanor were so beautiful that I just fell in love with her.
This illness has taken any chance away from me having kids and or a partner and so I guess I am looking for a companion.
Anyway, I wondered what other experiences and advice are with regards to getting an animal? My housemate/good friend is a bit worried I won't be able to exercise certain breeds of dogs and thinks perhaps a cat would be better, with my fatigue. But I really want a dog! I, of course, need to be selective. It can't be a highly energetic dog.
To be honest we went to the pound and I fell in love with a nine-month-old puppy. She seemed very laid back but friendly. Not too big (just a medium sized dog), easy coat and didn't seem highly energetic. Surprisingly it's not a dog breed I would normally look at all. She was a staffy mix (not sure what the mix part was) looked kind of like a kelpie or some dog with a pointy ears. Her personality and demeanor were so beautiful that I just fell in love with her.
This illness has taken any chance away from me having kids and or a partner and so I guess I am looking for a companion.