Being petless for so long has been an incredibly sore point for me, being the intense animal lover that I am.
It has not been out of choice, but circumstance.
Living in a complex which doesn’t allow pets of any species has been my lot for too long.
But alas! We have found a new home, also in a complex which differs by only two words…
Pet friendly! Hallelujah!
I am finally able to adopt my new baby and I am so excited I simply cannot wait.
Every time I now see a doggy, I’m thinking to myself, “Maybe I should get one of these” and then I see another and I’m starting to contemplate how many animals I can get away with at the new place because I want one of each.
Being realistic, I know I can only have one, which sucks, but I’m still grateful because it’s still better than what I can have now.
Now comes the incredibly daunting challenge… having to choose a breed.
Having loved big dogs my entire life, I grew quite fond of the smaller canines and will have to pick a small breed as we will still be in a complex and a larger dog may be problematic.
Having made that first step in the decision-making process, the rest came to a screeching halt.
I googled it and… do you have any idea how many small canines there are?!
How does one choose?
My other half likes these Jack Russell type dogs a lot and I have to admit that I do too, they’re energetic, playful and very clever.
But then, they are probably the naughtiest breed out there and I’m already imagining getting home to the dog having chewed a hole through the wall to get inside or something.
So that’s still in the ‘Maybe’ section.
Then I thought about getting a chihuahua… those small ones with eyes larger than their heads, but I’m afraid of losing it in the couch somewhere, so no.
I’ve always liked a miniature fox terrier as well, very similar to a Jack Russell, so the jury is still out on that one.
This will be the very first time I get to pick a dog which I will own and that lives with me (in my bed) so I’m very picky on this one.
It boggles my mind how other people do it so easily.
I will just have to visit the Springs SPCA and see what breeds they have to choose from, that will make it a little easier.
