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Is it a bad idea for me to adopt a dog?

Posted by TherapyGirl on April 21, 2009, at 17:53:50

My former best friend, who has eased up ever so slightly in the past few weeks, has found a rescue dog she thinks might be a good match for me. I've been seriously considering it for the first time ever.

The huge pro: I was calmer during the 8 days I kept her dog at my house than I've been since January. Her dog is extraordinary, trained as a therapy dog and extremely easy. He also has just 3 legs and is not all that rambunctious. But I am really bonded with him and believe I could bond with another dog. I feel like this is one way I can create more of a real family for myself.

The con: I work 7 days/week and I'm exhausted a lot of the time. Even a well-behaved dog is additional work. So I worry a little that I won't have the energy.

My T is very, very encouraging about this. I think she thinks if I make a commitment to a dog, I won't hurt myself at some future date. I'm not sure about that, but I do think I have a lot of love to give a dog and that we might be good for each other.

What do you all think?

 

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