Last night we caught 2 dogs running around, no collars, we thought maybe they had been dumped. 2 beautiful springer spaniels. Called the police and they told us someone on the next road had been looking for their dogs. I was devastated, I really had hoped someone dumped them (horrible I know) because that's the same way we got our cat. But the owners came and got them before I even got to see them. My dads even admitted today if they were dumped it would have been hard to not keep them they were so friendly.
I've wanted a dog for years and my dad even just used the words "we're not ready for one yet" ... So we could be. I want to start research start thinking into medium sized breeds, dog training and general care. We have a cat, he's not too cool with dogs doesn't beat them up or anything he just doesn't like them. So getting a dog ok with cats will be a must, but how can we make the cat ok with a dog so it's fair to him.
We have a large yard, during the day on good days id have a pen built and keep them out (escape proofed) and locked, that's ok right? Then inside among people for the night and into a crate for bed in the finished basement where the cat lives. I would no doubt find an older shelter dog or at least any shelter dog not a puppy.
Any suggestions or places to point me?
I've wanted a dog for years and my dad even just used the words "we're not ready for one yet" ... So we could be. I want to start research start thinking into medium sized breeds, dog training and general care. We have a cat, he's not too cool with dogs doesn't beat them up or anything he just doesn't like them. So getting a dog ok with cats will be a must, but how can we make the cat ok with a dog so it's fair to him.
We have a large yard, during the day on good days id have a pen built and keep them out (escape proofed) and locked, that's ok right? Then inside among people for the night and into a crate for bed in the finished basement where the cat lives. I would no doubt find an older shelter dog or at least any shelter dog not a puppy.
Any suggestions or places to point me?