Dog or Puppy wanted

miss annie · April 2012

<p>Really? Don't think you have anything to worry about!</p><p>There are some beautiful cats in our (Moray) road and they spend all day outside parading around the place. We let our upstairs neighbours cat in through our kitchen window and a couple of the other local cats hang out in the neighbouring gardens. Stroud Green is a pretty cat friendly place.</p>

vetski · April 2012

<P>Haven't heard of any cat-harming incidents locally, certainly not recently. Will ask my 3, but suspect they think the most likely person to harm them is me! *gets out bleach. Scrubs kitchen floor*</P>

kreuzkav · April 2012

I used to have a cat visitor too for a month or so. Lots of cats in the back gardens round me who I can see but not touch.

sharybo · April 2012

I've worked for a few different dog rescues centres. Every centre I've worked for wouldn't let a dog go to home where it was going to be left all day on a regular basis. Dogs are pack animals and like company. Some dogs adapt to being left for a few hours a day, but some develop separation anxiety. Talk to the staff at the rescue centre and they will advise you which dog would suit your circumstances as they assess all the dogs that come in for temperament - but I'm sure they'll only let you have a dog if you make some sort of arrangement for the dog to be let out, or ideally walked, at lunchtime. There are lots of dog walking services and even dog creche facilities in London, so if you really want a dog, then you can make sure it's happy - but it's a cost you'd have to take into account.

odd stewart · April 2012

Np Pag.<br><br>A good cause, good luck!<br>

tuckage · April 2012

Oh well. I just wanted to give an unloved/unwanted dog a home. Seems like its not going to happen unless I a) quit my job b) arrange for a walker each day to come round and take him out so he doesn't develop "issues". Maybe I should get a fish.

sharybo · April 2012

What about a cat? There are plenty of rescued cats looking for homes. Cats are far more independent and less likely to eat your sofa while you're at work because they're bored!

vetski · April 2012

<P>Or you could wait until this makes it to the UK!</P> <P><A href="http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/cute/dogtv-a-new-breed-of-television#image-rotator-1">http://www.stylist.co.uk/life/cute/dogtv-a-new-breed-of-television#image-rotator-1</A></P>;

tuckage · April 2012

DogTV is the answer! Thanks vetski

ashman · April 2012

virgin should have this channel

barnesbq · April 2012

Having a cat in a built up area and wondering why it goes missing (ie gets eaten by foxes, falls down a drain, gets run over, tortured by local nutters)?<br><br>Madness.<br><br>I barely feel safe myself when I'm out on the streets. A little cat has no chance!<br>

barnesbq · April 2012

...especially if it were to 'pop in' to visit me at my house.<br><br>Cat pie for tea, anyone?<br>

Mirandola · April 2012

The local RSCPA will house some cats as indoor cats. I was doubtful that it would work but our two are purry, curious and happy. http://rspcacentrallondon.org.uk/adopting-and-fostering/indoor-cats/<br>;

Siolae · April 2012

Also Cat Protection in Junction road Archway home FIV+ cats as indoor cats. Have fostered numerous lovely cats from them over the years.

miss annie · April 2012

The cat that we don't own is pottering about in our house now looking for a bit of attention after turning his nose up at the chicken we offered him!

Idoru · April 2012

Chicken? He was expecting the finest smoked salmon!<br>

dorothy · April 2012

I agree with the comment about them being a commitment. I got two puppies a couple of months ago, and I think I'd have less trouble with a pack of dingos running through my house. There's a massive list of things they've destroyed. Even if you try and puppy proof, if you go out for too long, you'll come back to chewed floors, corners of walls, bottoms of kitchen units, bits missing from the fireplace hearth and paint licked off and there's a hell of a lot of dirt. I also quickly realised that whenever they did a crap whether it was in the garden, in the park or on the street, I was going to have to pick it up and deal with it. Forever! <div><br></div><div>When you have a pup, you need to be around a lot at first if only to house-train them and socialise them. They're much more expensive than I thought as well. A visit to the vet for injections, worming, flea stuff came to £80, and you have to do that twice in their first few weeks. One of my dogs also managed to break her foot. I was insured but still not sure if they are going to pay up. It'll probably cost around £1,500 at the end of the process. <div><br></div><div>They're great fun though. You kind of see the nicer side of people when you have dogs, and the way people treat them when they come round is a bit of an eye opener. </div><div><br></div><div>Having a cute puppy especially if its little leg is in plaster means you get mobbed whenever you go out. Also going out everyday, rain or shine, for a walk in the park or the woods for at least an hour, definitely enhances you're life. </div></div>

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