As some on you know, I put my baby to rest on July 3. He was a 12 year old GSD. I had him his entire life. He was my velcro dog. Couldn't even go to the bathroom without him coming with me. Or sitting outside the door whining. Silly dog.
I do believe I want another dog. My hubby drives an 18wheeler and is gone most of the time. Besides Bear being my dog, he was also a comfort of security for me. He could snarl and show teeth and you would think twice about coming into my house. Whether he would have bit or not, thank goodness, we never had to find out. But he was enough of a deterent to let me sleep peacefully.
I always told myself that when I lost Bear, that I would rescue a pound puppy. I look at the local dogs available for adoption, but honestly, nothing catches my attention. Haven't seen anything that says, I want that one.
Part of me wants a puppy, part of me wants an older dog. I just can't seem to want a little dog. I have always said, if you get a dog, then get a dog. Meaning a big dog.
I thought maybe a rescue GSD. Then it tugs at me, of all the dogs at the pound that want/need a home. But would/could I love a pound puppy/dog. When I know in my heart, I want another GSD.
I was wondering what suggestions anyone might have for my dilemma. Or maybe what questions I need to ask myself.
Thanks,
kathy
I do believe I want another dog. My hubby drives an 18wheeler and is gone most of the time. Besides Bear being my dog, he was also a comfort of security for me. He could snarl and show teeth and you would think twice about coming into my house. Whether he would have bit or not, thank goodness, we never had to find out. But he was enough of a deterent to let me sleep peacefully.
I always told myself that when I lost Bear, that I would rescue a pound puppy. I look at the local dogs available for adoption, but honestly, nothing catches my attention. Haven't seen anything that says, I want that one.
Part of me wants a puppy, part of me wants an older dog. I just can't seem to want a little dog. I have always said, if you get a dog, then get a dog. Meaning a big dog.
I thought maybe a rescue GSD. Then it tugs at me, of all the dogs at the pound that want/need a home. But would/could I love a pound puppy/dog. When I know in my heart, I want another GSD.
I was wondering what suggestions anyone might have for my dilemma. Or maybe what questions I need to ask myself.
Thanks,
kathy