15-07-2016, 05:11 PM
11
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by GillyT
->
Ere, that Malcolm, just watch what you are saying ! That is a very sexist remark ! Do you really want to be ostracised by all the ladies on this site ?
15-07-2016, 05:25 PM
12
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Unless everyone in the house wants a pup I think it's unfair to get one .It also seems a bit unfair to expect a 14 year old dog to cope with a puppy .
It also very much depends on the breed of the puppy . Some toy breeds are happy to potter around the house and garden other dogs are high energy and need lots of exercise .
Can't get the picture to enlarge but looks like a spaniel to me so therefore high energy .
I personally will not get another pup after I'm 60 . With a dogs lifespan being around 14 years that would mean a commitment to my mid 70's .
I would always have a dog however and there are plenty of older dogs in rescues requiring homes .
I have previously rescued an 8 year old dog and I wouldn't hesitate to do so again .
15-07-2016, 05:42 PM
13
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
I have a little dog who is fifteen and not at all well, I won't get another one after he passes.I don't think it's fair, especially on a puppy, as they need lots of exercise and there's alway the possibility of the owner going into hospital or becoming less mobile.
I feel it's a bit selfish unless there is someone else willing to take it on in those circumstances.
15-07-2016, 05:53 PM
14
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by TessA
->
I have a little dog who is fifteen and not at all well, I won't get another one after he passes.I don't think it's fair, especially on a puppy, as they need lots of exercise and there's alway the possibility of the owner going into hospital or becoming less mobile.
I feel it's a bit selfish unless there is someone else willing to take it on in those circumstances.
She has been very cruel to the animal IMO.
15-07-2016, 06:05 PM
16
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by dinahsmum
->
Doesn't this thread just show how easy it is to live someone else's life for them? Pity most of us are not quite as perfect when it comes to running our own 
15-07-2016, 06:17 PM
17
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by dinahsmum
->
Doesn't this thread just show how easy it is to live someone else's life for them? Pity most of us are not quite as perfect when it comes to running our own
Opinions were asked for .
15-07-2016, 06:19 PM
18
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by dinahsmum
->
Doesn't this thread just show how easy it is to live someone else's life for them? Pity most of us are not quite as perfect when it comes to running our own
15-07-2016, 06:22 PM
19
Re: When Are You Too Old To Get A Puppy?
Originally Posted by Abbey
->
Opinions were asked for .
Originally Posted by TessA
->
An opinion was asked for and given, my life is far from perfect, I find your comments harsh and unnecessary.
Concentrate on your own lives.
Bloody interfering grannies.
|
|
