WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2022

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  • OregonMother
    OregonMother Posts: 1,572 Member
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    I agree with Kim, Katla. If the size of the dogs overwhelmed you, just from visiting, I would keep looking. You need to get a breed that you will be comfortable with.

    I know it's difficult to wait, but I would also find a standard poodle size overwhelming because of the size of the house we live in.

    Flea
    Willamette Valley, OR
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Kim - You make good points. I’m lonely for the companionship of a good dog. DH said there will be puppies born at the end of March. They may be available after 9 weeks. We have hope.

    Katla
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,740 Member
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    Homer is a toy poodle mix and he has been a joy.. a non shedder and such a sweetheart ,and he will be 16 in March
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,638 Member
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    Katla - Remember that the breeder may be hoping to make money from you, generally that is not the best way to get advice. I would suggest calling your vet, or if you have a rescue agency in your area (SPCA/Humane Association). Is your heart set on a pure breed and a puppy? I have found that mix breeds (even if they are majority one breed) are healthier. Of course there are a ton of animals that are young but not puppies in need of a good home through many rescue agencies.

    smiles Kim
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Kim— Your comments are wise. I appreciate your clear thinking. ⭐️

    Our Vet’s office referred us to this breeder. DH reminded me that one of the breeder’s dogs is expecting puppies near the end of March. We have hope. We can be patient for awhile. If this doesn’t work out we may turn to rescue agencies.

    Katla
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,071 Member
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    Buying from a breeder puts you in a vulnerable spot. You get limited merchandise, available for a limited time, and often only after you put down a deposit sight unseen. And just about every puppy is cute, so it works to sell puppies. Especially since it takes a keen eye to spot characteristics that might be a mismatch. You are right to be patient and a skeptical buyer. Hope it turns out to be a wonderful purchase/companion.

    I did three intervals of three mins of elliptical, for nine minutes total! Plus 12 mins marching and 32 minutes of yoga. Yay! Yoga was a 16 min ab workout, so I couldn't do it twice. I had to fill in with my own poses but I did it! Yay!

    Annie in Delaware
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,803 Member
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    Karen--Where has the time gone, Olivia is 5 WOW!. Thanks for sharing the pictures. They look like very happy children.

    Heather--Glad you got sometime with the DGC. I agree we miss them more than they miss us.

    Our pug is doing so so. I think one minute he is doing better and then in the middle of the night he will be up and whinning. We are dog setting our DS's dog and Rocky is only about 2 pounds and wants to cuddle a lot. He will be going home tomorrow evening and then our dogs can relax.

    Made it to the gym yesterday on the way out from work and it was a struggle, but I got it done. Will go again today. Baby steps

    Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE Where it is to reach 60 today. <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,272 Member
    edited February 2022
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    Katla - I am by no means a dog expert, but I do have a worry that a puppy will be too much for you and your DH. My son had to rehome their puppy as it was far more work and worry than they had anticipated. Sleepless nights, regular long walks, toilet training and accidents, obedience training, socialisation, and a very lively animal in the house is harder work than a new baby. I would think an older dog, with a temperament you can check out first, from a rescue centre would be a much better fit.
    Just my thoughts, but I am worried you are taking on something very different from your beloved old dog .

    I am managing to write nearly every day . The material is making me thoughtful when I remember a past love. It's a strange experience. Yesterday I managed to find the two letters he sent me after the relationship had ended. This is 50 years ago. He is dead. But I remember it all as if it were yesterday.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 2,986 Member
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    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Rebecca - thank you. I have to try making one.
    I love the picture of Athena cheering for her boat.



    Debbie - holding things in always causes issues later on. I hope you speak up soon.



    Another rough day today. I’m hopeful tomorrow will be better.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    I have held it in for so long, it is hard to change. I KNOW I need to speak up.
    I have just a couple times- actually wrote a letter to dh- telling him the things that were really bothering me(they were big things that I had put up with for years). We actually sat down and talked about it one time. He worked on those things for about a few weeks at most but reverted back to the old ways. I haven't mentioned it again-He seems to think everything is fine-acting like I am nothing more than the maid or room mate and nothing more.
    I will find a way to speak up or just put up with it longer and start changing my "goals"
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    I love the friendship and advice. Thank you. We will eventually choose the right dog for us. We are not inclined to rush into things.

    ❤️

    Katla
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,364 Member
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    Worked. For some reason, it seemed to take longer today. Yesterday, I got finished early. Guess I was just making up….lol Went to Aldi, they were out of a lot of things, too.

    Barbara – beautiful pictures. I’m SOOO looking forward to spring. Not that I have any flowers blooming, just want warm weather. We use Verizon, too, and haven’t had any problem

    Katla – what do I think about getting a dog? First of all, I’m sorry you might have to wait. My thought is that there are a lot of well-behaved, in need of a good home (which I know you’ll provide) dogs at the local Animal Shelter/Humane Society/SPCA. I would go there if it were me. Think you’ve gotten some really good thoughts. In a way, I agree with Heather. When you got Schooner, your dh was healthier. Now it’ll be more work for you. Perhaps an older not as rambunctious dog would be a better match for you right now.

    Speaking of pets: I was talking to Vince about cats. I’m thinking that we probably shouldn’t get another cat until Lexi is gone. I know that this hurts. But I’m afraid that if we were to get a kitten right now when Lexi just can’t remember where the litter box is so she poops on the rug, I’m afraid a kitten will see this and think “oh, I guess it’s OK to just poop on the rug”. We humans can understand that she can’t help it, she just doesn’t remember. But a kitten can’t. Vince agrees with this thinking. Maybe we could foster a cat?

    Annie DE – what commitment on your part!!!

    Lanette – I am very sorry you had to have your baby put down. What a heartache it is!

    Newcomer bowling tonight. Gotta think of what to have for breakfast tomorrow and then probably work on the puzzle some.

    Here’s the bear thing that I made for my friend.

    Michele NC

  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,364 Member
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    Here it is again

    Michele NC

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  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,334 Member
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    (((Lanette))) <3

    I spent hours today trying to get the Zelle app to work so I could pay my lawn people. Never got it to work. Had been paying through Venmo but it told me the number was not available. I don't know if he changed his number or what. Finally paid hime with PayPal and just hope he gets it. :s

    Carol in GA

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,967 Member
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    Katla49 wrote: »
    Yesterday we met the poodle breeder. She lives in the country on a large piece of land. She was getting ready for a dog show with two very large & beautiful black poodles and two excellent handlers. I am 5’8” and those dogs were hip high on me, They are beautiful & well behaved. I admit being a bit overwhelmed. There was also a middle sized sweet gray poodle who is about knee high to me. The breeder said she will have puppies next year. It seems like a very long time to wait for a new dog. I may call her for advice. I would love to hear what you think.

    Katla

    If it were me, I would go to an animal shelter or two to see the dogs. :smile:

    M in Oz
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,334 Member
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    Michele ~ Love the bears!
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,071 Member
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    Lanette, sorry for your loss of Sophie the schnoodle. It is always a hard thing to go through.

    Annie in Delaware
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,068 Member
    edited February 2022
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    (((Lanette ))) I am sorry for your loss.

    We got DrewB as a rescue dog and she is one of the sweetest dogs. When the vet restrained her to take a blood sample to check for anemia yesterday I said she is more apt to lick you than bite you. She is so forgiving she would make a great therapy dog if she was bigger. She comes in at about 13 pounds. I am spoiled because she rarely barks too. She has Italian Greyhound in her. Her coat is like stroking velvet also due to her Greyhound background. So blessed.

    Your dog will find you.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
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    Thank you to those who have commented on our puppy search. We are patient and are willing to wait for the right dog for us. We have dog training skills and took our sweet old dog, Schooner, a Keeshond, to puppy obedience school when he was young. We are still grieving his loss to cancer last September. He was 14 when he passed away. We are now beginning to look for a new puppy. We are looking for a healthy puppy to love, to train, and to become a member of our family.

    Katla

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