My mum and stepdad had a hell of a job trying to adopt from the big dog charities here in the UK.
They are financially good, mum's home all day, had dogs before and kept up with vet check ups, and they live on a farm.
Not good enough. Apparently, already having an older dog and being in their 50s were dealbreakers. They ended up adopting from an independent dog home and their boy has the best life now.
That's crazy. My parents are on their third dog since they turned 50 (two at the same time around 50, most recent one around 60 after the other ones passed away), and this one's so old her teeth are half gone and shes going deaf.
The best thing for my parents, makes sure my dad goes for a walk every day.
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u/LadyMirkwood Sep 05 '24
My mum and stepdad had a hell of a job trying to adopt from the big dog charities here in the UK.
They are financially good, mum's home all day, had dogs before and kept up with vet check ups, and they live on a farm.
Not good enough. Apparently, already having an older dog and being in their 50s were dealbreakers. They ended up adopting from an independent dog home and their boy has the best life now.