[seeker1950]

I found a wonderful home for my Samoyed mix, Kelley, who was very unhappy and escaping daily from my fenced yard. She had been this way since I moved to this new small house, which I actually bought because of the fenced yard and safe location for her and my three cats. She went to a home on 78 acres, where the new owners tell me she is so happy, and "sleeps with two of the tripletts," also waiting for them at the door each day to return home from school.
But...today, I went to pick up one of my cats at the vet, and there was a dog there getting his shots in the waiting room. She was a merle black and brown mix mongrel, looking kind of like a cross between a retriever and a hound. She immediately began to lean against me and didn't want to go to her owner, who said she "stinks" and he is going to put her outside. I was so touched by this dog! He said she needs her "%#@&#! ducts" removed, or something to that effect, and he didn't want to spend the money. She knew all kinds of commands and is just 9 months old. Am I crazy?!!!! I"m thinking of contacting the vet office and asking for the owner's number to offer to adopt her! She's not even that pretty, but such personality, and so affectionate to me! I said I"d never get any more dogs!
Patty

[sabby]

Dogs can bring so much joy into our lives...it's no wonder you are missing having one around.

I would say at this point, make a list of pros and cons and see what you come up with from there.

I haven't had to deal with any dogs for a number of years now....and I have to say, with my lifestyle it's hard to have a dog. I do miss having one at times, yet most times, I'm grateful that I don't. It makes traveling kind of difficult and I do love to travel Maybe at some point I'll settle down again and have another dog.


sabby

[Doh2007]

I grew up with a Sammy. I miss her too. I still dream about her. I would sleep on it and see if that great big heart of yours still wants the puppy in the morning.

[seeker1950]

Thanks, Sabby and Doh!
Yes, my big heart gets me into trouble sometimes (often!). I did call the vet and asked for the number of the owner, but maybe it's their policy not to give out such information, or maybe they were just busy.
They said they couldn't find it.
You are right, Sabby, about the restrictions of travel with a dog. This one was just so sweet. I'm still "sleeping" on it, Doh!
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Patty