Dog day afternoon.
Upon arrival from S.F., I met get to play with my sister's dog. I happen to mention to their neighbor, who gave my sister the dog, that I'm adopting Zoe, the dog. She was surprised and started interviewing me for the "job". She even told me that she promised Zoe's mom, a dog, that whe will watch over her puppies.
The "psycho" neighbor wanted to get my tel. number so she can get updates of "her" dog. It was weird standing there and being interviewed by this wierdo. After a few days, I started to examine my backyard to make sure that there are no holes in the fence. I started doubting my ability to take care of this lovely dog. I wanted a pet and companion but I don't want this psycho calling me about my dog. After a few days, I starting to change my mind. Why should I be accountable to this wierdo? I can get me another pet without this type of pressure.
My sister sensed this also. She told her husband what happened and suspected that I may change my mind after the interrogation. I told her this afternoon that I was thinking about it really hard. I started researching pet rescue sites to find me another pet. Zoe is great because I have started to get to know her. She plays well and she is a calm dog. She is a mix chow and german sheperd. Find Sheperds is easy but the adoption process is strict. They want to visit my home and make sure we are a sure match. It's intrussive but they have to prevent the dog from being in another traumatizing relationship.
All this makes me think of getting a pet. I thought I was ready. Financially, I'm sound, I have a home, a nice backyard, I only work 3-4 times a week, have time and willing to have a pet. But....doubts start creeping back in my head. Oh well.
Upon arrival from S.F., I met get to play with my sister's dog. I happen to mention to their neighbor, who gave my sister the dog, that I'm adopting Zoe, the dog. She was surprised and started interviewing me for the "job". She even told me that she promised Zoe's mom, a dog, that whe will watch over her puppies.
The "psycho" neighbor wanted to get my tel. number so she can get updates of "her" dog. It was weird standing there and being interviewed by this wierdo. After a few days, I started to examine my backyard to make sure that there are no holes in the fence. I started doubting my ability to take care of this lovely dog. I wanted a pet and companion but I don't want this psycho calling me about my dog. After a few days, I starting to change my mind. Why should I be accountable to this wierdo? I can get me another pet without this type of pressure.
My sister sensed this also. She told her husband what happened and suspected that I may change my mind after the interrogation. I told her this afternoon that I was thinking about it really hard. I started researching pet rescue sites to find me another pet. Zoe is great because I have started to get to know her. She plays well and she is a calm dog. She is a mix chow and german sheperd. Find Sheperds is easy but the adoption process is strict. They want to visit my home and make sure we are a sure match. It's intrussive but they have to prevent the dog from being in another traumatizing relationship.
All this makes me think of getting a pet. I thought I was ready. Financially, I'm sound, I have a home, a nice backyard, I only work 3-4 times a week, have time and willing to have a pet. But....doubts start creeping back in my head. Oh well.
