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I want a dog!

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Wantajackrussell · 14/04/2014 19:24

Name changed in case my DD reads my thread! Think I probably am being unreasonable but ... I am extremely lonely and live alone and would have all the time in the world to care for a dog as I am at home during the day. However I go to my DD each weekend to give her and her OH a break from the grandbub (they both work full-time) and it gives them a chance for a lie in. I go on a Friday and come back on a Sunday afternoon. She says I definitely can't bring a dog with me - she doesn't want a dog in her house BUT I WANT ONE!!!!!

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ExitPursuedByABear · 14/04/2014 19:25

Get a dog.

Let your dd cope with her own family.

You will not regret it.

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pissedglitter · 14/04/2014 19:27

Get her to watch her own kid at the weekend and get yourself a dog

I know you probably love watching your grandchild but there is 2 other people available to do that

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WorraLiberty · 14/04/2014 19:28

Yep just get yourself a dog

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Bowlersarm · 14/04/2014 19:29

But then you would be housebound 7 days a week. How much do you like going to your dd every weekend? Not sure i would want to jeopardise that (if I enjoyed it).

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 14/04/2014 19:31

Get a dog and tell your daughter to stop being an arse!

What d'ya fancy having?

I would love a Pug, I'd name him Doug. Wink

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itiswhatitiswhatitis · 14/04/2014 19:31

If you want a dog you should get one but it's fair enough if your dd doesn't want it in her home. It sounds like you really enjoy your weekends at your dd's though would you want to give that up given how lonely you feel?

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itiswhatitiswhatitis · 14/04/2014 19:33

Stillstaying I love rhyming names for dogs I want cathy the staffie and Daniel the spaniel but DH won't hear of us getting a dog Sad

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ADishBestEatenCold · 14/04/2014 19:33

Could you have your GC at your home overnight, perhaps even every second weekend? Would your DD object to your GC being in your home with your dog?

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GeordieJellybean · 14/04/2014 19:33

My JR brought me so much joy (we lost her a couple of years ago at the ripe old age of 18).
Get your dog, you won't regret it and maybe your DD will come round once she gets to know him/her (and has a few weekends without your help!)

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MrsBennetsEldest · 14/04/2014 19:34

Just for you OP.:)

I want a dog!
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MrsBennetsEldest · 14/04/2014 19:38

And again.......

I want a dog!
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itiswhatitiswhatitis · 14/04/2014 19:39

Gah mrsbennetseldest now I'm dog broody again!

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ExitPursuedByABear · 14/04/2014 19:40

They are very tying

Thankfully.

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PootlePoseysMa · 14/04/2014 19:41
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PootlePoseysMa · 14/04/2014 19:43
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DogCalledRudis · 14/04/2014 19:43

Dog is YES. I have 3. And a cat.

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PootlePoseysMa · 14/04/2014 19:44
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PootlePoseysMa · 14/04/2014 19:48

Or a little 10 week old JR cross puppy :-)

www.manytearsrescue.org/display_mtar_dog.php?id=10235

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MrsBennetsEldest · 14/04/2014 19:48

I offered her to a good home last week for 25p but no takers. ( cat poo related incident). She does a very good ashamed face thoughGrin

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Alisvolatpropiis · 14/04/2014 19:49

Just get a dog.

Tell her to stop being so spoilt and selfish whilst she's at it.

I have a jrt, she's a real sweetie. Good choice! Smile

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HavantGuard · 14/04/2014 19:49

If they both work full time (so your grandchild is in full time nursery) and you are there from Friday until Sunday, when do they look after their child?

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LongTimeLurking · 14/04/2014 19:55

if you get a dog please please get a rescue dog. There are way too many homeless dogs and people shouldn't be encouraged to breed more puppies. Plus puppies are incredibly hard work.


YANBU. Your DD can either let you bring the dog or get another free baby sitter.

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