you have a dog? what kind? i have had this incredible urge to get a dog for the last few months - i've hesitated mainly because of the vet bills - can't afford anything right now. but you know, i just might be brave and get a puppy with s this spring - heck, it would be so lovely to have company when i am on my own and i know that s would get really soothed cuddling and playing with the dog.
Hey Zig,
I can recommend getting a dog.
I never believed all that stuff about the therapeutic powers of pets, but I can truly say that I think our little puppy has saved my family.
S13 has bonded with the dog so strongly and is being responsible for him in ways I never would have anticipated. D16 is getting real joy and pleasure out of him too.
For me, puppy has also been a godsend. I'm never alone now - he's always here for me. Patting and holding him give me such calmness and strength. And even the need to get up each morning to feed him has put a much-needed routine into my days.
Plus I have to take him out for exercise. And whenever I do, people come up to talk. I have never met so many people as I have in the last 5 months that we've had the dog. I keep hoping to meet a single tall, dark and handsome at the dog park, but no luck as yet. It's gonna happen though.
I can tell you I hesitated too because of the costs involved - but compared with the cost of therapy for my kids, the dog is cheap!
Google for advice about asthma and dogs - i'm sure there will be some that wil be OK. Ours is a whippet, and has a beautiful nature. He's worth his weight in gold!
H really loves him too - sometimes I think he comes over just to see the dog!
