No More Pets

[Lc jones]

Our shepherd probably has another 4 years of life and after she passes that will be it for me. I love her very much but if you do it right it takes a lot of work. It’s like having a child and I’m done with that part of my life, I’m tired. My husband on the other hand will probably want another dog. A bridge I will cross when I get there.

 

[JustBonee]

I've had cats and dogs most of my adult life. I have one shih tzu now. If I lose her, I think I will rescue another dog, but more of a senior toy breed.

That is the direction I would go too.

 

[Butterfly]

I think it is sad when people say "no more pets" just because we are getting older. There are lots of senior pets in rescues, just looking to spend their last years in a good home. Senior dogs don't take anywhere near the work that younger, rambunctious ones do. I'm certainly not up for raising a puppy or a young rambunctious dog that would require huge amounts of exercise, which is why I adopt senior dogs and give them a nice retirement home where they can relax and dream old dog dreams in safety and comfort.