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Thanks I will definitely check if I decide to go ahead.

You are so sensible! My thoughts re insurance up to now is that I would insist they have insurance for their animal and it covers them for biting, getting involved in accidents etc when not with the owner. It's not the same but I had a very good relationship with Tashi's groomer so could ask her...

Well I learnt something today - had never heard of a "Stabijhoun" but googled it and it certainly looks a lovely dog. Where do live now? Maybe they haven't taken off in the UK yet? I think there is a demand for such a service in my area because I had a lot of trouble sometimes finding someone to...

That's one of the things I like about the idea - the flexibility! If I go ahead I plan to call it a Pet Nanny service. There's nothing to lose by just putting a bit of advertising out there and seeing what happens. I've only ever had one cat who I got for my son when I was working full time so...

Hello Merlina - I am so glad I joined this forum as you all seem so nice and non-judgmental. I have done a lot of thinking overnight and have almost decided not to take her, mainly because of her age. Although I have no chronic long term serious illnesses apart from arthritis who knows what will...

Hi Mad Murphy (is that your or your dog's?). What you suggest is a great idea and I have been googling for nearby rescues that might need volunteers. None are very close to me and they seem to mostly need people who are more physically able than me. One idea I had a while ago but didn't do...

Hi and thanks for your long and thoughtful and thought provoking reply. There is a lot to consider with no crystal ball to help me decide both for me and for the little dog. I have only dared broach it with one close friend whose instant reaction was "No you mustn't put yourself through all that...

Hi everyone! I have had dogs most of my life and I am now 71yrs. My last dog was a beautiful Lhasa Apso called Tashi who I got as a puppy. Two years ago, when he was 5, I decided it was only fair to him to rehome him as I had worsening mobility problems and couldn't afford a permanent dog...