CSolis
Crossing the Road
Gator is going to be my last pup too. Hate to think of an empty house when he's gone, but at nearly 70, no telling. I want to outlive my current BF, and he's been the best dog I've ever had by far.My last dog had to be put down at 14, in Jan.89 haven't had a dog since. I don't mind the grooming (I was a groomer), don't mind the training- wasn't difficult at all with the breed I had. But, I don't drive - could never afford the upkeep of car. But, mainly as a senior now, I can't afford my health care and that of a dog. Even the routine stuff like vaccinations etc.,costs more and more. And that is hoping the dog doesn't get an injury or need diagnosis from a vet.
In the older days, used to give our own DHL shots. I suppose by now there are a million more things they give shots for, aside from rabies. And as Sourland believes, you get a dog late in life and you won't be around to care for it. I have no family/friend that would take in a dog, if/when I kick off.