dianne
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My Aunt passed away on Tuesday after years of sickness. Our family takes comfort in knowing she is now at peace. She lost her husband years ago, they never had children, but she has always had a small dog. She was 81 and has outlived many dogs, each that were loved and spoiled beyond belief. I say that with a smile as I feel pets are part of the family and should be loved like that. Heidi is the Shih Tzu that is left behind. My Aunt has not had Heidi very long, taking her in after her original owner died, but I understand she is an older dog. My Mom is guessing over 10 years old. I hope we can find the vet paperwork that may tell me her age. Much to my own surprise, I have volunteered to welcome Heidi into my home and hope I can fill the big, loving shoes of my Aunt. It just feels like the right thing to do and I plan to get her this weekend.
I haven''t had a dog in the house since I was a kid living with Mom and Dad. Even then, we always brought new dogs into the house as puppies. FI has an older dog now but he got her as a puppy, too. FI and I do not live together so my home is not equipped for a dog at all. Of course, I need everything, but I think I need advice the most of all.
I have never started out with an older dog. I welcome any suggestions PSers may have to ensure Heidi makes a smooth transistion to my home. I am also faced with the fact my Aunt didn''t work and was always home when her health allowed and there was family and neighbors who took care of Heidi when she was away. Me?...I gotta work so there will be some adjustments and challenges, I know, for both of us.
I welcome all words of wisdom.
I haven''t had a dog in the house since I was a kid living with Mom and Dad. Even then, we always brought new dogs into the house as puppies. FI has an older dog now but he got her as a puppy, too. FI and I do not live together so my home is not equipped for a dog at all. Of course, I need everything, but I think I need advice the most of all.
I have never started out with an older dog. I welcome any suggestions PSers may have to ensure Heidi makes a smooth transistion to my home. I am also faced with the fact my Aunt didn''t work and was always home when her health allowed and there was family and neighbors who took care of Heidi when she was away. Me?...I gotta work so there will be some adjustments and challenges, I know, for both of us.
I welcome all words of wisdom.