My sister and her ex adopted a puppy together many years ago when they were a couple. They separated - but maintained a good relationship & share their dog.
The "ex" is the "custodial parent" really but my sister gets the dog several times per year for a few weeks at a time and on various weekends. The dog is now 12 years old.
When the dog visits at my sister's home, she's perfectly comfortable. She knows my sister is her human and settles right in as if she always lived there.
My sister is very responsible and also shares in the senior dog's medical care. You'd have to take that on too. My sister also got in trouble with her ex one time for getting the dog groomed the wrong way - but everybody got over that little spat.
It could work. Dogs have wonderful memories of their owners. If you spend significant time with the pup, he/she will adjust to both of you and both homes.
It could be a wonderful experience if you're really willing to share the good times and bad ones too.
Good luck. |