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Dog adoption

  • 02-06-2004 5:18pm
    #1
    Dilly
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    Hi guys

    Just want to get some general opinions from people about dog adoption. The thing is that I will be moving into a house soon (hopefully!) and when I do (assuming the conditions are right) I would very much like to adopt a couple of dogs from one of the rescue organisations. The problem is that both my partner and I work all day.

    So, would you think it cruel to adopt dogs (I would adopt 2, I couldn't leave 1 doggy on thier own during the day) and leave them all alone during the day??

    Cheers for the opinions!


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  • #2
    Nala
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    Some dogs become destructive when left to their own devices for long periods. It would depend on the dog though so you'd have to check with the kennel. A pair of cats might be a better option as they're more independent and sleep more, but maybe dogs are more your thing.


  • #3
    Dilly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 117 ✭✭Dilly


    I agree with you that the situation is probably better suited to cats rather than dogs, but I do have a preference for dogs (not that I've anything against cats at all - it's just a preference)

    Thanks for the opinion though!


  • #4
    hadook
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 792 ✭✭✭hadook


    Most rescues will advise you to get 2 dogs to keep each other company & will do a home check anyway to make sure the dogs have enough room etc.

    There are loads of options for keeping dogs & working all day - dog walkers who drop by, really long evening walks, toys - kongs etc. If you have the room & can offer a good home then go for it!

    check out www.irishanimals.com for a list of rescues & resources on adopting a dog.

    good luck


  • #5
    SantaHoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,488 ✭✭✭SantaHoe


    Well I reckon if they're left alone all day they'll get bored and sleep, then be up all night barking :eek:


  • #6
    Nala
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    Just don't get a collie or collie cross. They are highly intelligent and need a lot of mental stimulation so they can't be left alone. A lot of the collies/collie crosses in pounds are their because they become neurotic and destructive out of sheer boredom.


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  • #7
    eth0_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭eth0_


    Originally posted by Dilly

    So, would you think it cruel to adopt dogs (I would adopt 2, I couldn't leave 1 doggy on thier own during the day) and leave them all alone during the day??

    Unless you have a lot of land for them to roam around and entertain themselves, then yes it IS cruel, and in fact you won't be allowed to adopt a dog if you're going to leave them in the back yard/garden all day.


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