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In reply to the discussion: How old will you be/were you when you decided not to get any more dogs (or cats)? [View all]quartz007
(1,216 posts)55. 80! when my bitch reaches age 20!!
My dog is almost 14 years old. When she is 20, I will be 80.
She is healthy as a horse. Never was sick in her life. She walks 2 miles total every day with me on the beach. But the real secret to her health is best dry dog food on market, which has lamb as 1st ingredient. And I brush her teeth every day. Occasional teeth cleaning at the vet is never enough to prevent gum disease by age 10 or so. The germs in dogs gums attack the kidneys and heart and that kills the dog before it's time.
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How old will you be/were you when you decided not to get any more dogs (or cats)? [View all]
phylny
Feb 2018
OP
Ive asked two much younger friends to take responsibility for rehoming my babies when I go....
bettyellen
Feb 2018
#53
The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. - Mahatma Gandhi
Glamrock
Feb 2018
#24
That's a good shelter. Not the usual poilicies due to overburden in many shelters , but I donate to
lunasun
Feb 2018
#32
Last dog passed on when we were about 65. Then husband's health deteriorated,
No Vested Interest
Feb 2018
#33
Forever, I hope. Realistically, until I am unable to take care of my feline wonders....
Guilded Lilly
Feb 2018
#38
I am 74 and husband 82 and fighting cancer. We know the 3 cats will probably outlive us and
appleannie1943
Feb 2018
#41
My two cats look at me as if they realize I could kick the bucket any moment, and are worried about
Hoyt
Feb 2018
#42
Probably 75. After I had my last Schnauzer put to sleep, I decided I shouldn't get another.
Frustratedlady
Feb 2018
#44
I won't adopt any more young animals, but I will continue to foster or possibly adopt seniors who
japple
Feb 2018
#50
If I outlive my cats I'm going to start fostering cats. Or get older cats.That way
applegrove
Feb 2018
#52