So...we are in talks with someone who found a young beagle and wants to find a home for it. Stu wasn't so excited at first but then I e-mailed the lady and now he's super excited and I'm not. I'm thinking about how we are never going to go anywhere, I'll never have time to sit down in my craft room and just craft/write/whatever, and all the money we'll be spending at the vet and the pet store.
What is wrong with me?? I love dogs, I always have, but another responsibility when I already am getting more at work and trying to keep the house clean seems to much, on top of training a dog and making sure it's fed and watered and well and exercised. Whew. That makes me tired just thinking about it.
The thing is, it wasn't Stu's idea - it was MINE. It was a spur of the moment...action. There wasn't even a thought - I just wrote the lady.
Now, I didn't say we'd take the dog. I am going very slowly on this whole process and we are going to see it next week before we make any decisions. After all, we did find it on Craigslist. :P
I am making a budget, researching prices for a leash, collar, food, etc., and getting recommendations on vets in the area. We're also drawing up a name list. I'm looking up how to house-train a dog, how to makes sure I know it's healthy, and what to feed it based on its size. And etc. We've both grown up with dogs so I'm mostly confident that we'll be alright.
I just...I am finding out more and more that I just want time to myself. I don't want kids, I don't want other people interrupting me, and I don't really want a dog barging into my craft room. Does that make me selfish? I'm thinking maybe.
Anyway...just pray that I regain my sanity and that God shows us the right direction to take with this. I love puppies, I really do, it's weird that I feel this way. I guess I feel like the responsible one and that I have to do all the training because I'm the one that read up on it and I have very strict ideas on how to do it and all that stuff. I just need to calm down and realize that Stu and I BOTH are sharing the responsibility and, probably, Stu will be happy to have a little furbaby in his office while I build my dollhouse.
Doggy names we like so far:
Penny [from Inspector Gadget]
Parker [from Leverage]
Norah [we just like the name]
Names Stu likes:
Hera
Persephone
Names I like:
Luna
Fiona
Starbuck
Dax
Which name do you like best?
"I love dogs, I always have, but another responsibility when I already am getting more at work and trying to keep the house clean seems to much, on top of training a dog and making sure it's fed and watered and well and exercised. Whew. That makes me tired just thinking about it."
ReplyDeleteUltimately, this is why we decided on a cat at this point in time.
"I am finding out more and more that I just want time to myself. I don't want kids, I don't want other people interrupting me, and I don't really want a dog barging into my craft room. Does that make me selfish? I'm thinking maybe."
I'm not advocating for people who aren't ready for the dog/cat/child possibility to dive into just because. But I do think that those "dependents" in life help the normally introverted, self-involved types (see: Gina) reach outside themselves to enjoy the simple pleasures of warm cuddles, walks in the sunshines, romps over the living room carpet chasing a toy; a chance to delve into the simple, the uncomplicated.
Now, that being said, if you're not ready for this big leap, take the time together. Maybe this beagle isn't right for you. Pets Inc (I know I go on and on about them) does trial adoptions and foster care for people who want to test the pet waters without making a commitment. You got to help socialize an animal, learn about yourselves and your limitations, and prepare it for its forever family.
Those are my 2 cents. And Lune and Persephone are my favorite doggy names.