Apparently, we're getting a dog!
@ScotMac (1335)
Edinburgh, Scotland
October 28, 2020 6:12pm CST
It's not like I wasn't consulted but, for some reason, my opinion came at the bottom of a long list of reasons why a dog would be a good idea. It will be an excuse (more likely a reason) for daily walks which will keep 'us' fit and healthy (or so I was told). By 'us' I rather think that means 'me' - especially if it happens to be raining! I'm not averse to getting a dog but, from previous experience, I suspect that I will be the one who gets up early to let it out into our back yard and I will be the one who picks up the doggy-poo when it does its business. I only hope it leaves my roses alone - we shall see!
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
29 Oct 20
A dog is always a good idea! Enjoy!
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
30 Oct 20
@ScotMac And that would be you? :-)
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
29 Oct 20
That is why our God created a dog - for our physical well-being as well as mental. The responsibility is ours and we must own it, even if it involves disposing the poo.2 people like this
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
30 Oct 20
@ScotMac Thanks for the story. Yes, first time I've read about the Black Schuck. If you get one, that would be exciting, The legend continues.
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@ScotMac (1335)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
30 Oct 20
@eileenleyva If you never hear from me again you'll realise what has happened . . . 
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@ScotMac (1335)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
29 Oct 20
Apparently, you've never heard of 'The Hounds of Hell'. With my luck that's what we'll be getting
Terrifying tales of ferocious dogs have been the stuff of myth for centuries, but how have accounts of these mythical beasts spread so far and wide?
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
29 Oct 20
Good luck with getting a new dog.
Have you decided what breed you'll be getting?
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@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
30 Oct 20
@ScotMac well, as long as you have the fewest responsibilities in taking care of he dog, I guess that is fine.
@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
29 Oct 20
Sounds like the first dog we had when the kids were small. They wanted a Lassie (a collie). They got it against my better judgement. Guess who picked up the poo! Guess who made food for her (she did not like dog food).
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@marguicha (223795)
• Chile
29 Oct 20
@ScotMac But, onthe other hand, while the girls were listening to music, I came from work and she came to greet me and peed from happiness
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@ScotMac (1335)
• Edinburgh, Scotland
29 Oct 20
@marguicha Maybe she just hadn't been walked all day
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@GardenGerty (160949)
• United States
29 Oct 20
Sounds like some of the decisions at my son's house.
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@wolfgirl569 (108166)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Oct 20
At least you were consulted. I usually just tell hubby and have a couple of times come home with a new pet and said see what I got. The last time I did that he knew I was looking at puppies. But I was looking at rat terriers and fox terriers. Tey are fairly small. I brought home a doberman mastiff mix. She weighed over 80 pounds full grown 
I usually just tell hubby and have a couple of times come home with a new pet and said see what I got. The last time I did that he knew I was looking at puppies. But I was looking at rat terriers and fox terriers. Tey are fairly small. I brought home a doberman mastiff mix. She weighed over 80 pounds full grown 2 people like this
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
30 Oct 20
You may need to put little fences around your roses or just teach the dog to steer clear. They do have thorns so maybe the dog will learn quickly.
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