They get you like that don't they? I've always had tom cats, both of them were arrogant little buggers, who did exactly what they wanted to. I always thought dogs were a little too 'eager to please you' and I liked a cats independence and their don't give a damn attitude. I've every intention of having more cats in the near future, I think any animal is such a great part of the family.
For some reason this particular dog broke my heart, and I've struggled with the way I feel, and the reasons why I'm interested in bringing her home. The expense is frightening and I and my OH have asked myself if I'm doing it for the right reasons, not just to make myself feel better.
All I know is that she probably won't survive another litter and/or monsoon (she's had her first pups in the last few weeks), as she seems so low down in the local pack order and is barely more than a pup herself. I know it sounds silly but I would never forgive myself if I went back in November and heard that she'd died/been killed (as her brother was this last monsoon).
I was appalled to see her terrible condition when she literally dragged herself onto the beach to say hello. I spent my 2 weeks trying to shove as much food down her neck as possible and bought bulk dry dog food to supplement her 'begging' diet And there's thousands more exactly like her, I can't help them all - maybe I can do my bit to make one of them have a good life. My OH can't believe it, I'm usually such a hard case and I've always had a very 'realistic' view of life!!
The purpose of my post was to ask for any advice and experience, not to canvass opinion or discuss people's feelings on how they judge my actions, especially when they do not know me or the full circumstances.
I understand that people do want to put their viewpoint across, but it's a very emotive subject and one I do not wish to be forced to defend on a friendly, public forum where people come for help.
Helen
sorry Helen- I haven't checked the forum for a while. Going by what you have expressed here I am going to close this now. If anyone can give Helen some more ( practical) advice perhaps you could pm-( BUT NOT to give any opinions please)
Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
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