That does sound so very painful. Can understand why you wouldn't want to go to hospital at the moment. I really feel for you, not that is really any help, but thinking of you. Added, have just read you have some good painkillers x
haha so I have had a list of breeders that I have been researching for years and I thought for sure that there are people not taking their puppies during pandemic/lock-down - it's also a great time for a new pup - I am home indefinitely, and OH's two daughters are out of school for the foreseeable future (they are 18 and 14 so definitely the age now to take on care if/when we are back to normal sooner than anticipated). We haven't had this chance since we got Quinn 4 years ago and OH was home days for the first 6 months, and likely would not be home this long again until I retire (in a very long time!). So, I did find a breeder that has two pups left in a litter, including a black girl. We applied, and I am waiting to hear back. I'm really going back and forth on if this is a good idea - all the work will inevitably fall on me, but my real concern is how to cope with two and making sure Quinn is happy. I've always wanted 2, but also wanted to be more settled in terms of our house etc. The girls are really pushing for this, but OH is a maybe. He is fine with one, but will not say no if I want to do this. I also have a very selfish reason for wanting 2 - I don't think I could cope with the loss of Quinn and going to no dog. So, we shall see if we even need to discuss further, as the pups may go to other families before I applied!
This was our reasoning as to why we got Red. I am so glad we did as we have been over 5 months now without Sky. I miss her every single day and it’s painful. Red is a joy - she is so affectionate - really helps me. We are giving her a good life as we did Sky
And a lot of people dropping out by all accounts....
OH heard that NYC is seeing unprecedented dog adoptions...not sure if it's true
Worrying that lots of puppies won't be bought, what will happen. Lots of potential pups ending up in already struggling rescue centres. I don't think I would want to buy a puppy right now. How on earth could you socialise it with people, other dogs, new environments, training classes. xx
Dont you dare........A friend of mine has just had a super litter of labradors ....
Yep.... phone is ringing off the hook at work with people wanting puppies now. We have none available until June..... it’s crazy.
Aw bless you. Thank you so much Chris, so kind of you xxxooh, even a quietish member like me has missed you @Charlie
It is crazy. People wanting puppies because they have a bit of free time and want an excuse to leave their houses. Makes my blood boil on so many levels.
Yep, I agree! There have been a few people who were on a waiting list for a different litter but moved up to a closer one so they could get their pups - those I understand... it’s the completely new people just wanting a puppy that bug me!
