As many of you know, my José passed away from cancer in March, he was not even 6 years old. I always had a pretty sweet deal in that my mom (2 miles away, retired) came over every workday at noon to walk him.
My husband and I would love to get another dog. We would both love a basset but my husband also loves rottweilers since he had those growing up. We shared a good laugh at the thought of "making" a dog from a basset head on a rott. body.... picture the dog running with lightening speed saying "I can RUN!!! I can RUN!!!" Anyway...
We would love a dog but we both work & are gone from about 7:45 am until 5:30 or so. I don't want to ask my mom to care after another dog but it wouldnt be fair to have a dog inside all that time with no potty break. Our back yard has a cedar privacy fence, except in the part by the garage/driveway. Hubby built a "José corral" there which is a low (knee high) metal fence with gate. Maybe I could ask my mom to come over again and let a new dog out? Or come home at lunch each day (about 15-20 min drive each way) or a combination on alternating days? Maybe during the day we could have a dog home & put in a dog door, and more securely fence the entire back yard. Right now it's just so nice to *think* about getting a dog. I so miss José and have always had a pet. We also talked about getting a cat or two and one day getting a dog (maybe if we have a child in the future). Any thoughts or suggestions?
Here is a picture showing the José corral. If you look REAL close you can see th horizontal black metal fence - comes up to about the bumper on the car behind the pond.
My husband and I would love to get another dog. We would both love a basset but my husband also loves rottweilers since he had those growing up. We shared a good laugh at the thought of "making" a dog from a basset head on a rott. body.... picture the dog running with lightening speed saying "I can RUN!!! I can RUN!!!" Anyway...
We would love a dog but we both work & are gone from about 7:45 am until 5:30 or so. I don't want to ask my mom to care after another dog but it wouldnt be fair to have a dog inside all that time with no potty break. Our back yard has a cedar privacy fence, except in the part by the garage/driveway. Hubby built a "José corral" there which is a low (knee high) metal fence with gate. Maybe I could ask my mom to come over again and let a new dog out? Or come home at lunch each day (about 15-20 min drive each way) or a combination on alternating days? Maybe during the day we could have a dog home & put in a dog door, and more securely fence the entire back yard. Right now it's just so nice to *think* about getting a dog. I so miss José and have always had a pet. We also talked about getting a cat or two and one day getting a dog (maybe if we have a child in the future). Any thoughts or suggestions?
Here is a picture showing the José corral. If you look REAL close you can see th horizontal black metal fence - comes up to about the bumper on the car behind the pond.
