[gemy]

First welcome to you and your new puppy! I am happy you have a plan for her, as I do agree with all the posters about her youth, and 13hours is too long. In the short term also have a back up emergency plan in case your friends mother has to cancel on you. Is your friends Mom going to come to your home, or are you brining the puppy to her?


If she should not be around other un-vaccinated dogs, and not taken out far in public places until she has completed her puppy round of shots.


Even when she is older 13+ hours to leave alone even an adult dog is a great stretch of time. You can forward plan here and investigate doggy day care facilities, and even a short term boarding facility for the times you need to work.


Here are some ideas for you: Pet stores often have brochures and business cards of folks who do a lot different things: dog walking, pet sitting, etc.
Your vets office also may be a good source of information


Your community newspaper. Mature teenagers for lunch hour walks and or late afternoon walks. Senior citizens community and or residences - have young seniors who might just love the chance to pet sit in your home - many seniors can't have animals in their residences and must live out their remaining years with no beloved pet. And they might just love the extra pin money.


Your job: You are in a wonderfull field that gives you lots of different employment opportunities. In the future you could look at employment that allows you and even welcomes you to bring your pet to work with you.


Good luck with day 1 !


Also btw their are pet cameras you can set up, and you can see your dog on your cell phone when you are away. Like Nanny cameras. I am not so sure what they are called but I hope you get the idea.


Good luck with day1