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How to take better care of Watson
Hi -
My furry companion is Watson, purebred German Shepherd going on 14! He's happy as can be and has no specific ailments, but his back legs are getting terrible, he can't walk well, he poops in the house regularly, etc. He's not going to last forever, but he's here for now and I love him.
I'm 22 and live in Los Angeles trying to do the whole entertainment thing, so I can't be home all day to take care of him. My grandmother has been taking care of him when I'm gone during the day because she didn't really go anywhere. But unfortunately my grandma herself had a stroke last week and has only a few days before she passes. This is very sad on many levels, and the other problems I can solve... but now I need to figure out what to do with Watson.
I love Watson to death and want to care for him as best I can for as long as I can, but it's just not going to be possible for me to be home as many hours as he would like. I'm going to find a new apartment in the city that will allow me to keep him there.
My question is, what is the most "humane" way to deal with this situation? Should I hire someone to come check up on him during the day? What about those doggie daycare places, is that too cruel to put such an aging animal in a place like that?
Basically, what is my best option to keep Watson happy and healthy when I have to work all day? What would be best for HIM?
Hi -
My furry companion is Watson, purebred German Shepherd going on 14! He's happy as can be and has no specific ailments, but his back legs are getting terrible, he can't walk well, he poops in the house regularly, etc. He's not going to last forever, but he's here for now and I love him.
I'm 22 and live in Los Angeles trying to do the whole entertainment thing, so I can't be home all day to take care of him. My grandmother has been taking care of him when I'm gone during the day because she didn't really go anywhere. But unfortunately my grandma herself had a stroke last week and has only a few days before she passes. This is very sad on many levels, and the other problems I can solve... but now I need to figure out what to do with Watson.
I love Watson to death and want to care for him as best I can for as long as I can, but it's just not going to be possible for me to be home as many hours as he would like. I'm going to find a new apartment in the city that will allow me to keep him there.
My question is, what is the most "humane" way to deal with this situation? Should I hire someone to come check up on him during the day? What about those doggie daycare places, is that too cruel to put such an aging animal in a place like that?
Basically, what is my best option to keep Watson happy and healthy when I have to work all day? What would be best for HIM?
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