As just an additional story, for anyone ready Marley's story...Getting Ellington.
When I got him, not as a puppy, but as a rescue, I also quickly felt pretty overwhelmed. He was poorly, and he wasn't sleeping through. i was tired, stressed and running out of money for the vet.
I panicked that I had done the wrong thing. I am a similar age to Marley's owner, and also an only child. I'm not used to putting anyone's needs above my own.
I also contemplated finding a new home for Elli. I waited for him to get better first, before I made any rash decisions.
We found our feet together, and I definitely don't see him as a child. I didn't ever want to. He is my buddy, and we hang out. I wouldn't say I love him yet, but I like being with him, and he's fitted into my life very well.
I do have to think about him when arranging to go to the pub (he often comes with me), and he is restricting. But he also brings stuff to my life I hadn't realised. I love how many people talk to me now, and he's a funny little man really.
So I came through my doubts, and we're now happy hanging out together. he definitely has become attached to me, and is always happy hanging out near me (or on me!).
Ill always be a cat person at heart, but for now I own a dog, and we're enjoying hanging out. |