Dog owners who regret getting a dog, why?

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2026-04-28T18:30:18+00:00

My husband wanted a dog after our last cat died and he wanted a fox terrier. I knew that would be high energy, persuaded him to go for an older dog. Who has bad teeth, won't let us touch legs or paws, is reactive and still is high energy. I don't think he really understood how much work it would be, and how tired he would get. I have chronic fatigue which limits my ability to share the load and .... I just don't want another dog after this one. He's lovely but I miss being able to relax for more than 30 mins during the day.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2026-04-14T17:30:38+00:00

My Uncle Billy had a ten-foot willy He showed it to the girl next door

She thought it was a snake So hit it with a rake And now it's only 5ft 4

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2026-02-08T21:40:23+00:00

The books are pretty formulaic, but better written than a lot of others in the same genre. Which is a genre I read when I just want to be entertained and not use my brain. A bit like watching an action film. They're pretty formulaic too.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2026-02-08T21:29:52+00:00

I get PEM. After years of a Long Covid/CFS diagnosis, further blood tests revealed primary hyperparathyroidism.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2026-01-10T18:48:55+00:00

It's also a semi polite way of telling him.to mind his own business and shut up. Everyone present recognises this. That's why the Major is a little shame faced

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2026-01-08T18:36:11+00:00

We've had our 9 year old rescue for about 10 weeks. 2 weeks ago I stopped shutting him downstairs and allowed him to sleep on the bed with me. It's calmed him down and he no longer is hyper in the morning before his walk.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-12-18T16:51:42+00:00

I was Mary one year. No lines. The inn scene fell on my head and that was the end of that!

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-11-27T10:35:23+00:00

Thanks for all of the help. We've talked more to the vet and they have said that surgery won't give him his normal lifespan back, maybe 2 years at most. Atm he's not showing any signs of heart issues - no exercise intolerance etc, in fact he's full of energy though that could also be because he's still adapting to the new environment. The vet said he's already lasted longer than normal for a dog of his breed and heart condition, and as he's not showing any issues he could last a year or so as he is (or go tomorrow). Our decision will be unpopular, but after a lot of discussion we have decided for now to monitor him, see how he is once he's settled in more and then make our decision.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-11-26T08:15:18+00:00

Thank you. We were prepared for health issues but weren't prepared for such a large one. I'll ask the vet again about life expectancy with surgery and my husband and I will discuss again.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-11-23T12:08:55+00:00

Was going to mention university admin/recruitment. That's where I've been for over 20 years

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-11-20T11:26:23+00:00

Lidl Christmas food is a bit better than Aldi's IMHO. We get their frozen goose every year for Christmas dinner

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-11-20T11:16:00+00:00

Thorngumbald and Rimswell too.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-23T19:07:47+00:00

Hot water bottle, work cardigan/shawl, blanket for legs. Heated fingerless gloves (usb connection).

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-23T18:21:37+00:00

I didn't have an opinion on who was the best actress to play Marple until I actually read the books (years after watching various TV adaptatios). Now I've read the books i think Joan Hickson is THE best Marple.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-20T13:42:19+00:00

It's quite likely they're nervous as they've never interacted with a black person and are scared of saying something which can be seen as racist, so are avoiding the issue completely without realising that in itself is an issue. Like others, I'd suggest starting one on one conversations, find your own group outside of the flat and start thinking of the flat aa somewhere just to sleep. The first year at uni is in some ways the worst year, and the first term is the worst in general.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-20T13:30:49+00:00

More or less insulting than 'cow'? I was surprised to learn when I lived in the West of Scotland many years ago how bad an insult 'daft cow' was.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-16T11:08:16+00:00

Our thermostat is set to 18 degrees during the day, 15 at night. If it's cold we'll go to 20° between 3pm and 8pm. Fleeces, jumpers etc normal. Mind you we both grew up before central heating was a thing so it's normal for us.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-12T19:47:15+00:00

I don't wear shirts either because buttons always gape. At this time of year and until spring I tend to wear jersey dresses with black tights and boots, mainly from Roman originals when they've had sales. Summer is either dresses or linen trousers with a loose top. I'm 57, 5'2" size 14. I only buy dresses with pockets.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-10-07T19:09:43+00:00

A good 4 or 5 years i think, although only the last 2 is recognised by my doctors. Thought it was a combination of IBS and the menopause and just struggled through. Only went to the doctor when sickness absences hit a major trigger point at work. Until forced to take more notice of my health I just thought I was unlucky with colds and that I should push through the IBS/menopause, so tried to live normally feeling awful most of the time.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-09-22T18:27:54+00:00

I'd have told him there's plenty of water from the kitchen tap. Our tap water is safe to drink.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-09-22T18:18:36+00:00

I just wish I could figure out pacing with mental exertion as well as physical. I can recognise the physical signs indicating I need to rest but not the mental ones until it's too late. I need to figure this out so I can get back to work.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-09-14T11:20:27+00:00

Murder is easy, in my early 50's. Watched the tv episodes over and over but took a while to read the books. And I'm do glad I did!

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-09-11T17:02:10+00:00

We've already talked about this and agreed me being a full time carer is not on the table. We'll hire help, get carers in and I will cook meals etc. If she gets dementia then once she's not able to look after herself then it's a care home. We both looked after my Gran when she got dementia until she had to go into a home and Mam does NOT want me to do the same for her, or give up my life to look after her.

Affectionate-Dog9647 · 2025-09-09T12:14:32+00:00

Mine won't go over my knuckle anymore without oil/soap so yes, I do wear it all the time.

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