I need some advice on whether it would be a good idea to get a dog or not. My husband and I have always wanted a dog but we didn't think an apartment was a good place for one. We've lived in a good sized townhome for six years but it has a very tiny yard so we haven't gotten one and would like to move into an actual house before we do. But...I was looking at petfinder shortly after one of my kittens suddenly died and I absolutely fell in love with a dog at the local shelter.
I have a few concerns though especially since I have never owned a dog. My husband and I both work about 20 minutes away from home so I worry that the dog would not get enough attention and would need to get out to go to the bathroom. With such a tiny yard we couldn't keep her outside at all and it would be tough especially in the winter to make it all the way home to let her out. Also, we have three cats already and I worry about how they will get along. The cats are all great, friendly and easygoing and the dogs bio say she's ok with cats but I still worry.
Anyone with dogs have any advice? I have a huge weakness for black and white animals and I can't stop looking at the shelter's pictures of this dog. Help!
I have a few concerns though especially since I have never owned a dog. My husband and I both work about 20 minutes away from home so I worry that the dog would not get enough attention and would need to get out to go to the bathroom. With such a tiny yard we couldn't keep her outside at all and it would be tough especially in the winter to make it all the way home to let her out. Also, we have three cats already and I worry about how they will get along. The cats are all great, friendly and easygoing and the dogs bio say she's ok with cats but I still worry.
Anyone with dogs have any advice? I have a huge weakness for black and white animals and I can't stop looking at the shelter's pictures of this dog. Help!