SBarry Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks, guys. She's a trooper and for 16, extremely healthy. It took me by surprise. And today, of course she's acting like nothing happened. She's a tough one. I'll post some pictures of her and my other love, Ava, later who hasn't left her side since Molly got home.Dogs, man <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 well that didnt last long. big dog went after little dog today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GradedOnACurve Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ok so I didn't want to start a new thread but need some advice. Quick backstory. I mostly grew up with a moody cat. My wife grew up with 2 different dogs. She's a huge dog lover and left home permanently at 18. She really misses having a dog, and for the almost 6 years now we've lived together she's still wanted one. Our lease at our current place (3 family home) that we signed back in 2010 said no pets. We've been good with our 90 year old landlord and finally got an OK to get a dog. The problem is I still don't really have the desire to get one. I'm also trying to secure my first full-time teaching position and feel that this might be overwhelming for some reason. Don't get me wrong I love dogs (and cats too) but just feel that two people working full time in Brooklyn won't provide enough space/attention for it. The idea of crating dogs all day also seems kinda wrong. I'm mainly looking for advice about just caring daily for the dog while working and costs associated with them as well as other relevant things I should know. Also I feel I need a quiet medium sized breed that won't tear up shit if I do come around to wanting one. Convince me people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 your concerns seem fair. i'm inclined to say DO IT because fuck yeah dogs, but also because it seems pretty important to your lady. there's obviously a lot of responsibility involved, but a dog can provide so much joy. and plenty of dogs are raised in the city. as long as you're able to train it to exist in your place without eating everything and pissing everywhere, you'll be fine. also, just in case anyone needs a portrait of their pup, or knows a friend who could use a personalized gift, you just let this guy know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 In honor of the World Cup. tarzioo_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ok so I didn't want to start a new thread but need some advice. Quick backstory. I mostly grew up with a moody cat. My wife grew up with 2 different dogs. She's a huge dog lover and left home permanently at 18. She really misses having a dog, and for the almost 6 years now we've lived together she's still wanted one. Our lease at our current place (3 family home) that we signed back in 2010 said no pets. We've been good with our 90 year old landlord and finally got an OK to get a dog. The problem is I still don't really have the desire to get one. I'm also trying to secure my first full-time teaching position and feel that this might be overwhelming for some reason. Don't get me wrong I love dogs (and cats too) but just feel that two people working full time in Brooklyn won't provide enough space/attention for it. The idea of crating dogs all day also seems kinda wrong. I'm mainly looking for advice about just caring daily for the dog while working and costs associated with them as well as other relevant things I should know. Also I feel I need a quiet medium sized breed that won't tear up shit if I do come around to wanting one. Convince me people. Knock her up. Put a baby in her belly and she'll not be too concerned about getting a dog, or any other pets, for a while. Other than that, try to get into the idea of owning a dog. Go to some of the rescue/adoption events local groups hold at big box stores - usually any saturday/sunday at a Petsmart you can catch something like this going on. Hang out with some of the dogs, just look, and think about what you want. You may want to get an older dog that is kind of calm and chill (and probably housebroken) instead of a puppy. My wife and I did this and had an amazing dog, but the downside is a shorter time you have with them. We had 6 years, great years with her (Harley, my user name). Vet bills are not cheap, nor is food . You can get good bulk food from Sams Club or Costco. You're also going to spend a couple hundred a year on heartworm and flea, and then another hundred on the yearly shots/checkup. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laralaurent Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have a small dog, <12lbs, and a fraction of the above costs. Once you get into a routine, taking care of an animal can be very seamless. 50 a year for flea/heartworm 116 annual exam 30 bucks of food every 5 weeks or so Whatever amount of toys I wish to bestow on my pup That's it really. Maybe 2 hours a day walking, split morning/night But unconditional love all year makes it totally worth it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Ok so I didn't want to start a new thread but need some advice. Quick backstory. I mostly grew up with a moody cat. My wife grew up with 2 different dogs. She's a huge dog lover and left home permanently at 18. She really misses having a dog, and for the almost 6 years now we've lived together she's still wanted one. Our lease at our current place (3 family home) that we signed back in 2010 said no pets. We've been good with our 90 year old landlord and finally got an OK to get a dog. The problem is I still don't really have the desire to get one. I'm also trying to secure my first full-time teaching position and feel that this might be overwhelming for some reason. Don't get me wrong I love dogs (and cats too) but just feel that two people working full time in Brooklyn won't provide enough space/attention for it. The idea of crating dogs all day also seems kinda wrong. I'm mainly looking for advice about just caring daily for the dog while working and costs associated with them as well as other relevant things I should know. Also I feel I need a quiet medium sized breed that won't tear up shit if I do come around to wanting one. Convince me people. As someone who just got a new puppy a couple weeks ago, they are a ton of work and he chews everything. I don't think there is any getting around those issues. I have been spoiled over the last 8+ years because my old dog (pitmix) is a fucking perfect angel who did nothing wrong ever. Looking for an already trained 1+ year old might be smart. At the moment, the new puppy is being crate trained and is locked up about 9 hours a day due to our work schedules. I have someone swing by to let them out around lunch time, however even with that break he is in a cage alot. As far as costs. Vet bills are pricey right off the bat, plus toys, treats... Then you will need monthly flea + tick meds which can be like 50-65 bucks per 3-5 month pack (depending on what kind you use. sorry i dont know exact prices, my wife buys all that stuff) and food which runs 30-60 bucks for a big 26 pound bag (depending on your dog that can last about 6 weeks). Now that i have had a dog in my life for the last 10 years, i will never be without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 All i gotta say is if you decide to get a dog please please please adopt and do not go through a breeder. BuzzersonKillwell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrc Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 All i gotta say is if you decide to get a dog please please please adopt and do not go through a breeder. Agree! So many good puppies in shelters. Plus you may find that shelters may even offer free or discounted spay and neuter programs, micro-chipping, and discounted obedience classes. All of those things could help if costs are a concern. The SPCA and Humane Society have been great to me as an adopter/foster/volunteer over the last 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 In California, spay/neuter comes is mandatory if the dog is not already & is included in the adoption fee. Most shelters adoption fees are about $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Also, you may want to look into rescues if you can't do the whole going to a shelter thing This seems to be the big one in New York http://nyanimalrescue.org/adopt/dogs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock N Roll Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Everytime he hears something outside, he runs over to the window like this. I'm surprised he hasn't torn down the blinds yet haha tarzioo_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock N Roll Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Here they are in the car the other day going to the vet. tarzioo_ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted June 17, 2014 Share Posted June 17, 2014 Rosie really loves her new cozy mexican blanket. also, her enjoying cinco de mayo and finally, i think she was telling me it was time to get off my fat ass and take her for a walk tarzioo_ and Bladew1ll1s1sdead 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Is that a Huskgie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Nope, shes a Shiba Inu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBarry Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 God damnit I love dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aych Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Okay, so the dog in the foreground is my parents' dog, Ginger. She's a chihuahua/rat terrier mix that found us. She was abandoned by her former owners when she was a puppy and we found her curled up in our garage one morning and couldn't not keep her, but one of our neighbors called the pound and had her picked up, so we adopted her as soon as they let us. She's about 9 years old, but she still has the energy of a dog five years younger. In the background is my sister's dog, Blitz. He's a golden retriever/smooth collie mix, and he's just over 2 years old now. She got him from one of her friends when he was 10 months old, and she has trained him so well. He's very well-behaved, but he's also really stubborn; like, he won't go outside in the rain unless we literally pick him up and put him down in the grass. He's also allergic to grass and carpet, but we still love him. Haha tarzioo_ and TFP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbfischer12 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 My dog doesn't like other dogs. It makes me sad because everyone (walking their dogs) is always like "hey is your dog friendly?" and I'm like not really and then they proceed to put our dogs together and get upset when my dog snaps at theirs and then I get to apologize like an asshole. It also makes me sad because I want doggy playdates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 My dogs the same, the only dogs she is good with are other Shibas and the goofy Rottweiler that live next door to me, but she still punks her even though shes like 70 pounds smaller. Maybe try looking on Meetup for meetups of the same breed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Here's a does of cuteness. Our 3 legged guy Bennie. We adopted him a year and a half ago smug_vc_douchebag, hippielauryn, TFP and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Out first rescue, Johnny. He just turned 7 on the weekend. TFP, hippielauryn and tarzioo_ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Our second rescue, Sasha. She's my girl. fatelarso and TFP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hudsoncomplex Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Our wedding day 4 years ago. I think I've posted this one before. TFP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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