German Shepherds are one dog I always wanted have. They seem so smart and strong. I like you am a dog person and was lucky enough to have had the pleasure of having an Irish Wolfhound, a big loving ball of fur. Then at another point 2 labs, so I get the big dog thing. However, my sister, a nurse, worked in NYC and got her self a cute little Papillon. She trained it to use the pee pads and walked it only in good weather. The dog was so small that her apt. was more than enough room for it to run around in. It was someone to come home too after a long shift and just cuddle. It made her very happy. I wish you all the best and hope that your surgeon has good news for you. Please keep in touch.

I have always had Dog and Cats because I mostly rescue them, but not always. I am in my 70’s and have had to adjust what kind, size and age of animal I get.. It would be unfair for me to get a Puppy, Kitten or younger animal if I passed say 5 years from now. Where would they go? Also, Dogs need to be exercised. Large Dogs are more difficult to handle for a walk, especially when they see something they want to go after and pull. Dogs need to be bathed and played with. Their are many older animals to adopt that take less energy and mobility to take care of.