There you go, Onyx. We are, aren’t we, in similar situations?
First, I have been married four times though it isn’t as bad as it sounds. Was married to the last guy for 25 years, was widowed when my daughter was three....couple of mistakes hither and yon. OH WOW! I hope you're sitting down, because we have more in common that you ever dreamed!
My cherished DrO was my fourth husband, too, and we were married 25 years!
I was also previously widowed! In fact, all of my four are deceased, and no, I'm not a black widow...lol.
I know I could move back to San Diego and immediately have two men courting me, but that's not part of my agenda right now. I also already know the one I would choose... but again, that's not part of my agenda right now.
I'm actually floored that I am now contented that I'm all alone! I had two grandchildren (both age 20) living with me for a couple of months, and after enduring their drama, I was relieved and even happy, when I sent them home!
I'm wavering on a recent decision I made 2 weeks ago. I bought a very cute puppy, a French Bulldog! I have to collect him from his owner next weekend when he's 8 weeks old. *Sigh* I didn't buy him on a whim. I had given great thought to the pluses and minuses that come with the acquisition of a new pet, but now that my claim date is rapidly approaching, I'm having second thought about relinquishing my complete freedom! *Sigh* I am praying that all my concerns will melt away once I see and hold him again!
Well.....hey hey....
A few months ago I got a bulldog puppy also!
Now my story is a little different from yours as to dogs. My bulldog is an AMERICAN Bulldog which looks exactly like yours only with tall legs. I love that dog and I own her along with Jackie, my rescue dog of 5 years. They love each other but talk about giving up your freedom.
Here’s my thoughts to you on the matter....getting a dog is an investment. It’s an investment for the next 15 or so years but nonetheless, there is required time and determination to that investment.
Onyx....the next six months of your time will be revolving around that puppy. And if you’re ever considering TWO dogs, (which I have now), now is time to do it. Not suggesting but remember, for the next fifteen years your life is going to revolve, in a fashion, around the dog or dogs in your life.
But if you do it right....that’s all you need. Six months to get an investment of fine, well-behaved loving company for the next fifteen years of your life, may well be the final fifteen years of your life not that I would type that or anything.
Consider using a crate and know that puppies poop, pee and tear up stuff.
But I know you already know this. My view of the next fifteen years involved dogs because everyone needs a dog or two in their life.
And I worked it, really I did. When I got Jackie she had just been spayed at the pound, she was sick, pooping and throwing up for a week. I was devoted, however, because I knew she was perfect for me. At the time I didn’t want a puppy.
Then Jackie was very needy and hated me to leave and tore up the house. Now she feels happy to be in her forever home and so she is.
I got Blanca after nutjob daughter got a pair of American bull dogs with visions of raising puppies and getting rich. Her dog had 13 puppies, 12 lived, and she had to give everyone of them away.
One to me. Getting a puppy when you already own a full grown dog...hey it worked for me. Not that Jackie didn’t join Blanca in her badness that now has me hanging everything from the ceiling lest Blanca think it is food.
Anyway, gone on enough. I watched Clare McCaskill trying to defend Hillary while Trey Gowdy did everything he could to avoid calling Hillary a common criminal.
....it made me laugh.
that adorable puppy will fill your heart with love, they love unconditionally..
a house with out a fur baby is not a home...you will spoil him rotten...
I have an 11 year old Wheaten Terrier, a rescue dog, and a mini schnauzer...the last two are my son's pups that I pup sit...lol I've been the pup sitter for almost two years..(son travels in his job) the rescue pup is so lovable, can't imagine returning him to son, and no way will I surrender the schnauzer...lol so I plan to claim them MINE...
haven't told son that yet...they are a lot of work, but at the end of the day when all three are cuddled close by me and sleepying, I realize the love they give so freely...so enjoy the new baby, and be patient training...he will become your best friend...