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Just Want to Talk | Last Active: Sep 30, 2025 | Replies (244)Comment receiving replies
They look like they have a lot of lab in them and so they are still puppies, until they are at least 2 years old. They will be quieter than you imagine in several more years.
Yeah, I worried about the ethics of getting a puppy at my being 72 years old. I did when my son said he would take her if I passed before she did. 10 years later, we have both slowed down, but are still moving.
Best of luck to you.
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@methel What a wonderful reply! So heart warming to hear how well you and your girl are doing, and that you have comfort with Plan B in place. May you both have many more years together.
I had to retire early due to my cancer. I WFH throughout treatment (other than in hospital during surgeries) and it was so good for me. But coming out the other side of HIPEC + CRS I needed no stress and peace to recover.
We had lots of pets when I was young and I’d always promised myself a dog when I was retired and could be present more. I hadn’t factored in cancer!! When I was well enough a year later I so very badly wanted a dog but also very worried about the ethics.
After talking to my oncologist and having no success finding any older Lab needing a home, I chose Benji because he was the only Lab looking boy in the 7 puppy litter. (Australian Labradoodle F1 mother and miniature poodle dad). I chose Lulu due to their bond in the litter, and because she was the much loved more poodle like runt. Chalk and cheese. Their 5 siblings are much larger fluffy peach text book Labradoodles! So interesting to see the difference, but mine are the “bestest” 😉
I’m trying to enjoy the loving exuberant destructive puppy stage but it will be wonderful when they have calmed right down!!
Thank you 🌺