Dog for two wheelchair users

I wish I had one of those "high energy" dogs that only needs two walks a day! My dog goes out four times, always has. I'm worn out!

Do they not do a homecheck?

I have a good job, no disability and a network of obliging dog-owning friends but I am still very tied down by the dogs. Part of that is my own stubborn refusal to ever put them in kennels again but there's also the commitment to giving them the routine and the exercise they need every single day.

They don't have a pause button. I can't say 'They'll be grand for now, I'll walk them properly/take them to the vet/feed them/groom them in October.' It's a commitment.

And that's before something happens and an unexpected expense comes up.

In fairness to the OP, they haven't done what lots of people do. Plenty of people want a dog so they get one from a backyard breeder and then start thinking about whether their lifestyle is suitable.

OP, I can see that you'd try your best to treat a dog very well but I really don't think there's room in your life for one.

Insurance is important if you're on a tight budget

You mentioned that alright.

Personally I dint believe rescues should hold dogs as reserved for extended periods. Most of them won’t now, they have enough to do without entertaining tyre kickers.

Honestly, you should be happy for the dog getting a new home.

There's no shortage of dogs waiting for adoption.