Getting Old?
Feb 24, 2022 08:59:23 #
If you are getting old, get a dog and dump the cat. 
DOG BENEFITS
People who own a dog have a much lower risk of disability in older age, but cat owners don’t seem to be protected in the same way.
NewScientist - England
DOG BENEFITS
People who own a dog have a much lower risk of disability in older age, but cat owners don’t seem to be protected in the same way.
NewScientist - England
Feb 24, 2022 09:01:57 #
Feb 24, 2022 09:03:39 #
I have 3 ShiTzues. 1 White German Shephard, 2 Indoor cats, and several barn cats...so I'm covered!!
Feb 24, 2022 09:59:16 #
DickC wrote:
I have 3 ShiTzues. 1 White German Shephard, 2 Indoor cats, and several barn cats...so I'm covered!!
We had a couple of them - mother and son. They were wonderful. All dogs are wonderful.
Feb 24, 2022 10:20:02 #
Feb 24, 2022 10:24:19 #
kpmac wrote:
I really like dogs but not in my house.
Funny you should say that. All my dogs have liked going outside, but they preferred being indoors.
Feb 24, 2022 12:24:03 #
Feb 24, 2022 12:47:57 #
I recently had to send my dog across Rainbow Bridge. Part of me wants another dog and part doesn't. Right now the loss is too painful.
Dodie
Dodie
Feb 24, 2022 12:48:30 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you are getting old, get a dog and dump the cat.
DOG BENEFITS
People who own a dog have a much lower risk of disability in older age, but cat owners don’t seem to be protected in the same way.
NewScientist - England
DOG BENEFITS
People who own a dog have a much lower risk of disability in older age, but cat owners don’t seem to be protected in the same way.
NewScientist - England
I'm already old and have nothing against pets but I have no desire to own one. Having 4 daughters, 3 son-in-laws, and 9 grandchildren are all the company I need. When I want to see animals, I go to the Zoo.
No offense intended to pet owners.
Feb 24, 2022 18:07:32 #
Feb 25, 2022 08:08:19 #
srron
Loc: Courtice,On.
Had bad luck with dogs, one was a biter and we couldn't get it to stop, the other one had a birth defect which prevented its internal organs from growing as the dog aged. We ended up putting both dogs down and as much as I like dogs, I don't want one of my own.
Feb 25, 2022 08:37:56 #
srron wrote:
Had bad luck with dogs, one was a biter and we couldn't get it to stop, the other one had a birth defect which prevented its internal organs from growing as the dog aged. We ended up putting both dogs down and as much as I like dogs, I don't want one of my own.
Its always sad to have to put one down!!
Feb 25, 2022 14:46:09 #
CA_CanonUser
Loc: Friendswood, TX
luvmypets wrote:
I recently had to send my dog across Rainbow Bridge. Part of me wants another dog and part doesn't. Right now the loss is too painful.
Dodie
Dodie
My wife and I had to put our Lhasa Apso down in late January -- very hard to do and we still really miss her. She was part of our family for 15 years (got her as a rescue dog when she was about 2-1/2 years old). We plan to wait a year or more before getting another dog.
Feb 25, 2022 17:50:50 #
CA_CanonUser wrote:
My wife and I had to put our Lhasa Apso down in late January -- very hard to do and we still really miss her. She was part of our family for 15 years (got her as a rescue dog when she was about 2-1/2 years old). We plan to wait a year or more before getting another dog.
I have a 12 year old cat with cancer that must go real soon, nothing could be done for her.
Feb 25, 2022 17:52:20 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Funny you should say that. All my dogs have liked going outside, but they preferred being indoors.
What they like indoors is being part of the family, which lives indoors. ❤️🐾
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