Do you have Cats and dogs

Donna · 26-01-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fran

My cats were here first before my dogs and agree that a puppy is probably the way to go but I do think with the hours you work that it would be totally unfair on a puppy unless you had some support i.e. someone who can come and feed and play with your puppy whilst you are at work. Puppies under 12 weeks old need feeding four times a day and become very bored and hence distructive if left alone for long periods. ..

Agree Fran, thats why I have the cats. They do not need 24 hour a day attention. They have the flap to go in/out. A dog is more reliant on people. I would have no one else nearby to help out which is why I went down the cat route rather than the dog route when getting a pet.

Kim · 26-01-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Donna

Trouble with a dog is that I do work part time. I do 9-3 Monday to Friday. Not really fair to have a dog if it is on its own a lot. Would enjoy the dog walking tho. And I need to have a reason to go walking and the exercise would be good for me. I just dont know what sort of dogs there are. And what ones are more suitable than others.

I would say that a puppy is definitely out of the question, but how about a rescue adult dog? A greyhound is ideal, contrary to popular belief they don't needs tons of exercise and they are usually real couch potatoes. Most are excellent on the lead and great with children and other dogs. Of course if he is a retired racer you must make sure you get one that has been tested cat friendly. I work 9-3, Mon-Thurs (plus 1 night and 1 evening, but OH is there then.) I always come home at lunchtime to give Daisy a 10 minute walk, as I personally think it is unfair to expect her to be left for those hours alone and without being able to go to the toilet. I always leave her a filled kong in case she gets bored and she has the run of the house. We give her a 45 minute walk in the morning and about the same in the evening, she has extra long walks at the week-ends. That is more than enough for her and when I am at home she usually sleeps anyway.

Donna · 27-01-2006, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim

I would say that a puppy is definitely out of the question, but how about a rescue adult dog? A greyhound is ideal, contrary to popular belief they don't needs tons of exercise and they are usually real couch potatoes. Most are excellent on the lead and great with children and other dogs. Of course if he is a retired racer you must make sure you get one that has been tested cat friendly. I work 9-3, Mon-Thurs (plus 1 night and 1 evening, but OH is there then.) I always come home at lunchtime to give Daisy a 10 minute walk, as I personally think it is unfair to expect her to be left for those hours alone and without being able to go to the toilet. I always leave her a filled kong in case she gets bored and she has the run of the house. We give her a 45 minute walk in the morning and about the same in the evening, she has extra long walks at the week-ends. That is more than enough for her and when I am at home she usually sleeps anyway.

Oh I dont know!!!

Jeanette · 27-01-2006, 07:52 AM

Hmm I would think it would be VERY easier to get a succesful introduction if its a puppy..

And I for one, have never had a dog before Luna, so wouldnt want to start out with an adult dog with bad habbits.

And who says the rescue likes cats? Or all cats? I think that's a bit of a risk..

JMHO...

J

dinahsmum · 27-01-2006, 09:53 AM

I'll second what Kim said about cat-safe older greyhounds and lurchers.
Isn't the slogan '60mph couch potatoes'?

They are very quiet, only need short sharps burst of exercise, and have such beautiful soulful eyes!
Many have tough early lives, and it's such a shame that they often spend ages in shelters.
If I was a dog I'd rather sleep comportably and stress free in my home, knowing my family will be home in due course, than live in a noisy, stressy rescue kennel

But you need to find the right dog............you'd need to liaise closely with the rescue.

smudgley · 28-01-2006, 12:05 AM

I'm lucky I can take dogs to work with me.

I wouldn't leave a young pup for 6 hours plus per day. They need regular interaction, they need regular meals, they need the opportunity to go to the toilet every couple of hours when very young & they need stimulation.

I also wouldn't have a WHWT - only because of their health problems - .

Sorry to anyone who has one - don't mean to offend.

JemBob · 30-01-2006, 08:16 PM

One doggie Rocky ( 3 and a half)

One moggie Oscar (6)

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