I may be late to the gate on this one, but me and my husband both work full time and our son is a freshman in high school. My son and I leave at 7:05 a.m., and my husband leaves at 8:30-9:00 a.m. My husband goes home most days for lunch; however, there are occasions where he can't. My son would usually get home at 3:20, but right now, he has band practice after school every day. I get home at 5:15. On Fridays right now (due to football season), I am home with Zeus in the evenings for a couple of hours, then I am off to watch my son in marching band. Zeus is alone again for an hour or two until my husband gets home. Otherwise, Zeus is with us all the time. If he can't go, then all 3 of us don't go. One stays home with him. School and work are all that keeps him away from us. We hate leaving him but it is a necessity. I would not want to think of life without him, because he has brought so much joy to our family. He is our first pet. He has free reign of the house when we are gone. Does he miss us -- sure, but I don't think it is affecting his personality negatively. I myself would never be able to have a pet if working meant it couldn't happen. I'll probably work until I die. I'm not letting this wonderful opportunity pass me by because I work, and I don't think anyone should have to. |