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Some of you may remember me telling of a mother who bought her 2 yr old daughter a puppy , within 12 weeks the woman wanted rid of the pup so advertised it on face book , a horrified friend bought the puppy and gave it to the rescue centre for rehoming. The mother wasnt even going to vet the new owners .

Years ago I bred my lovely cavalier king Charles dog called Queenie , she had 4 pups 3 went to excellent homes with older folk who adored them , they had happy lifes .

I kept the 4th pup and mum and daughter both lived to be 16 and a half .

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Lots of people sell puppies without a background check because they want the money .In fact I would say it's the norm people don't check people who come to buy from miles away .

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Swims
I know it feels like buying a rescue pup/dog is the nicest thing to do but honestly, if you want one, then buy from a reputable breeder, or from a litter of a friend, or friend of a friend.
No one would refuse you then I'm sure.
Like Muddy said, some rescue homes want the "perfect" home not a "loving" home.

I wouldn't recommend a big dog or working breed dogs though as you'd need to walk for miles, every day

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That's one of the main reasons we got ours. Good for him, good for us.

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You never know Swims, that pup may need a new owner soon, you may get chance to take it over!
My Dolly was a "rescue" frim my grand daughter's friends who had to move into a rented place that wouldn't accept pets.
She is lovely, just right for me! (nutty as a fruitcake and very laid back)
They say the right dog will find you!

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Not sure I quite agree with that Rhian.
Not sure a puppy 'straight from the nest' would be the best idea for Swim with his ongoing health problems.

If he really wants one, I would have thought an older companion who is past the destructiveness, and house training stages might be more sensible.

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Hi

Thank you Rhian and Mups for your comments.

I am not housebound, I can walk and I am getting better.

My favourite dogs are Flatcoats, I will not be getting one, I have to be realistic, they need a huge amount of exercise.

I have good days and bad days, more good than bad now, but a puppy is out of the question.

It would be totally unfair for them if I was having a bad day or a bad few days.

I know my limits, very long walks are not on.

Several short walks a day are.

I am not the man I was a couple of years ago.

I simply cannot walk 10 miles carrying a 50 KG Pack.

I can walk a mile now carrying 20 kilos.

Then I need to rest, and that is on a good day.

A bad day is lying on the sofa.

I have to be realistic.

Dogs are important, I will not have one until I am ready.

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Have you heard any more from that poor pup, Swims?