How is your day going?

Biblioklept

I'd LOVE a dog but it wouldn't be fair as it wouldn't get walked or socialised as I couldn't reliably do either I find cats scary so they're out!! 
I actually think something like a tortoise but not sure how practical that is to obtain I'd quite like a snake but would struggle getting the food to feed it

Hannah_Alumni

@Biblioklept If you have a garden, some smaller and older dogs don't necessarily need the walk side, just want lots of cuddles and a companion. But it is hard. We always rehomed older cats, so they had a nice home in their last days. It was hard only having that short time with them. 

Yeah, you're on your own with the snake I won't be popping round for a cuppa lol. Animal shelters don't mind when people drop in for advice. My friend is a vet and is always happy when people come in to ask questions. 

Albus_Scope

Raptiles are definitely great pets to keep @Biblioklept, I've kept snakes before and currently have a crested gecko, but he tends to only be active at night, so not great if you want something to interact with, or even watch.   
What sort of snake would you want? Food is very easy to order online for them now. 

Lou67

@Biblioklept
Oh that’s lovely I hope you find something to suit you. Whatever you decide to go with will be amazing company for you.
I also would love a dog but haven’t been fit enough to look after it.
I’m hopeful in the future that may be possible.
Im also scared of cats. 

Please come back and let us know what you decide to go for.

I hope your shoulder is getting better. 

❤️

Albus_Scope

I've spent my lunch break laying down next to a poorly Doofy dog, poor guy is currently on a lot of sedatives.
But on the plus side, he's not bothered about a lack of walkies in the rain today.   

Marydoll5

Good afternoon Scopicles 

Well I'm very grateful to the advice centre helping us fill in the forms.  There definitely is a way to word things. The prescription meds alone took ages as there's so many. 

At least its done and dusted and its another task of the list. I can forget about it now as its out of my hands. 

@Lou67 hope tomorrow goes well at the hospital 

Have an uneventful afternoon everyone 

Sandy_123

Glad it's all sorted @Marydoll5
I'm having a rest been cooking a curry 
It's the vet fees that stop me wanting animals 

Albus_Scope

Glad it's out of the way now @Marydoll5. 

@Sandy_123 ooh, I do love me a curry. Hint hint.
@Ada he had a bit of a funny turn last night, so was whisked off to the vets today. Sounds like it's the doggy version of vertigo, so the poor old chap is passed out on the sofa.  

Sandy_123

Your welcome anytime @Albus_Scope hope the dog gets better soon

Marydoll5

@Albus_Scope poor doggy is he your pet?

@Sandy_123 I know what you mean about fees. I suppose there is no NHS for animals and its like human equivalent of private fees

Albus_Scope

Poor guy was all over the place and very disoriented last night, we were very worried about the old chap.  He's 14 now @Ada @Marydoll5 so he's getting all the usual old age aches and pains. 

Thanks @Sandy_123

Lou67

@Albus_Scope
Aww I hope your dog feels better soon, it’s awful when they aren’t their usual selves.

@Marydoll5
Thank you, I’m so glad that’s the forms filled in and out off the way for you. 

❤️

66Mustang

@Marydoll5 well done getting that done, I always find it a relief when I have finished doing the forms even though that's only the start of the battle!

Sandy_123

I do hope so @ada going chilly here now 

Marydoll5

@66Mustang you are right it's the start of a battle which causes unnecessary stress!

@Sandy_123 enjoy your curry!

@Albus_Scope your dog is in good hands with you 

I've just made dinner of nice thick streaky bacon, skinny fries tomatoes and bread buttered for Mr Marydoll and it was torture.  I have a tummy bug and can't stray too far from the loo and can't eat. The smell of the bacon was soo good.

It does my heart good though to see an empty plate as before sobriety he never ate and its good to see the good proper food has done. 

66Mustang

Thanks for the mention @Ada, I think you can read me like a book I am going for dinner then going to play Scrabble with a whisky see you tomorrow and I hope you have a good night.

@Marydoll5we have a family friend who strictly has not eaten meat for several years now, he says he is never tempted either except for one thing that does make him consider giving up, which is the smell of bacon!!!!

Biblioklept

Lou67 said:

@Biblioklept
Oh that’s lovely I hope you find something to suit you. Whatever you decide to go with will be amazing company for you.
I also would love a dog but haven’t been fit enough to look after it.
I’m hopeful in the future that may be possible.
Im also scared of cats. 

Please come back and let us know what you decide to go for.

I hope your shoulder is getting better. 

❤️

Aww thank you!! My shoulder's still not great but I have a bit more movement so am happy with that for now!! How is your leg and knee doing?

Biblioklept

Ada said:

Some very small dogs would be ok with just a garden if they were in there late age. And very unwell But a healthy dog not getting out on walks and socialising would be a very unhappy dog. 
Even tiny dogs need daily walks. 

Thank you @ada!! that's what I thought and why a dog just isn't an option for me at the moment. I'm trying to take small walks by myself but most days it just is too much so I really don't think it would be fair on a dog. 
Betty sounds lovely!! Have you had her since she was a puppy? 

Biblioklept

Ada said:

No @Biblioklept Had her at nearly two years old. She’s a rescue. Before she was going to be used for breeding. Thank goodness I got her just in time.  First thing I did was have her groomed and neutered 

Oh bless her!! Sounds like she got lucky ending up with you

Sandy_123

Evening @ada I'm alright thanks hope you are too I'm just popping kettle on