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Originally Posted by Oddsock

It can work with help from able bodied helpers and family.
As a low income, disabled person, with my husband (carer)working part time, we saved, we went without a dog for a time and keep a bank account for our dogs needs. We know Caleb is going to one day need surgery on his knee, we have that money put aside already and add to it in case anything else happens to either dog. Both dogs go to the vets every few months. Pip's been rushed in over night for emergency care and we had no problems paying, as we'd saved up. This meant we don't buy much at Christmas, we go without, we don't have holidays, we planned for the dogs and had a family meeting, and all those living at home agreed/volunteered, on pitching in if needed with all aspects of dog care. (it has not been needed)
We know there are vet paying schemes in our area we could join, but won't unless we could not pay, but we've read up and know were to go, should it happen.
Our dogs get cooked chicken every day, and a good quality dry food due to food allergies. They have numerous beds, homemade -pillows, homemade-dog t-shirts, Dog towels/ tops. Numerous homemade collars/leads. (homemade to save money, old t-shirts and tops make great material for dogs items. Even an old coat is going to make a new coat for the dogs) Brushes, they are groomed at home their grooming kit was a Christmas present, added clips heads were birthday/Christmas presents over time.

I know rich people who's dogs have less and see the vet less often.

My mobility scooter has been altered so it has a barrier running along one side (length), so I can walk the dogs without them accidentally getting their feet under the wheels. They've been trained to walk beside the scooter. I've made clips that attach to various areas of the scooter for their safety. Husband made a box that's attached between my feet, that they can sit it, and be clipped in. Caleb mostly sits, while Pip walks and sometimes loves a run beside the scooter. It's unusual but works.

A 90 year old in a care home, could have a dog, with support. Without that support, the dogs care/needs might suffer. An elderly dog might be perfect for the situation, but most dogs need mental stimulation as well as a walk.
ie we bought a second hand treadmill for days I can't get out, for the dogs. I train them to do new tricks and do kongs, dog games, mind games to do with working out how to get or find treats in various situations. I'd imagine a dog in a home would meet lots of new people but apart from that it could be very boring for the dog.

That's rather touching. I kind of want to save that idea as a just in case kind of scenario. (the whole thing with the scooter)

The putting a bank account made for them, sounds pretty good too. I personally want to do that now. lol

The doggy treadmill? They make those? Sounds like a good idea- depending on it's safety(I.e. will the dog get stuck or flung around the room) It would be a good idea for when it snows really bad or it's raining and can't take them out for a walk.

We have this area made for our dog to do her business in the front "porch"(not really a porch, but it's this little area next to the steps of my house it's about 10-15 feet long x 3-5ft wide(im not too sure it just looks rather medium sized for a dog) it's like our little dog run except we're there with her on her leash and it's so when she needs to do her business and it's been snowing hard(it snows badly over here on occasions) or when its pouring rain or a lightning storm...



Yeah for a 90 year old it would definitely not be a 1-person thing but then again my grandma was in pretty good health when she was 90. She's not with us anymore, but she could had taken care of cats pretty well. Would probably need to put little socks on the cats for the claws (when she picks it up) but other than that it would be fine. She was rather tough.