Hi Woogie Man,
I have read over this thread and saw many different opinions. I just wanted to give you mine to add to the others.
Not one single person is quaranteed tommorrow. I really had to wake up and deal with that when my 13 year old son was diagnosed with cancer. So many people go through life without ever thinking about that concept until they are faced with the illness or death of a young person. I have also lost a 20 year old nephew to a fatal car accident 6 years ago. 80 may seem old to some but when it comes to life or death, I think she's not much different from you or I when it comes to being here tommorrow. If she's healthy and seems to be a good pet owner, I say give her a chance. When I sell a puppy, I automatically include the clause that says that I will be willing to have the puppy returned to me at any time if the new owner is not able to keep it. I'm sure you do to, so just make sure you make that clear to her.
The fact of life is people die everyday, young and old. I'm blessed that my son is here with me, but I will not take tomorrow for granted ever again. Don't hold against her the fact that she may not outlive the puppy. To be honest there's a good chance that many young people will not outlive one either. |