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Originally Posted by Deuce  I disagree with not going out with frinds to stay at home with dogs. I feel guilty when I do leave the pets behind, but I still have a life. I just make sure that I exercise the crap out of Rizzo then put him up for the night so I can go out clubbing or bar hopping. If I'm going to be gone too long then I leave them (cat and dog) with my landlord's family.
I know I'm lucky and not everyone has this kind of set up, but people don't have to give up their lives when they adopt a dog. |
I do agree that you should have a life, even if you have dogs, and that you should be able to go out occasionally, but I also think dogs are the home-body's pet. Why get a dog if you aren't going to spend time with him/her? Dogs are pack animals and they just aren't meant to spent countless hours alone, IMO.
I explain my feelings about this, even, to everyone people who has adopted a dog from me, especially if there isn't another dog in the family. Dogs are, without a doubt, companion animals and you get back what you put into your dog. You're dog is lucky to have your landlord's family.