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Am I selfish getting puppies while I am in remission?

Posted by isadora2021 @isadora2021, Jul 29 8:45pm

For decades my career was my great love. Absolutely had a ball. I always wanted a dog but knew I couldn’t because of the hours I worked away from home - not fair on a furry friend. I always had a dream of getting 2 puppies when I retired. But stage 4 appendix cancer at 58 wasn’t factored in! I worked from home through aggressive treatments and got to NED in May 2022. On 30 June 2023 with my finances all being in order I decided to retire (or as I like to think of it, to go on permanent vacation), It felt absolutely right. It has been absolutely right.

Yet I’ve put off getting my puppies because in a way I’m waiting for a recurrence.

A year later I’ve had enough of that attitude and am about to get 2 Labradoodle puppies. I’m financially able to have them and also deal with my cancer when it does return - hopefully years from now.

Has anyone else gone through a similar struggle with making decisions like this due to cancer? Putting off going overseas?

How did you deal with those decisions?

Thank you ❣️🙏

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lkstafford | @lkstafford | Sep 10 7:47pm
In reply to @isadora2021 "@jmclemmo Good advice. Yes I have a few neighbours with keys (and I have theirs) and..." + (show)
@isadora2021

@jmclemmo Good advice. Yes I have a few neighbours with keys (and I have theirs) and if I suddenly end up in hospital or what not, they can get into my home 👍 I must check with them they still have them at hand!! My niece has a baby dachshund who is fully vaxxed and is coming for a play date next week after my pups have had their 2nd vax. My niece is so great with advice and I’m hoping she can also help with tips for toilet training. That is NOT going well!! We also start puppy school soon! I’ve also looked into doggy day care and home pet sitters and walkers for “just in case”. I’ll keep an ear open for other services. Thank you ❣️

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Get the puppies...get all the dogs you want...BUT be sure you have a plan for them if things go south. I have 13 rescue dogs and have a someone that will take each of them and finances to send money with each for their individual needs. All come with issues from allergies to kidney issues. Put all things in your will...Talk to your estate planner/lawyer and get it sealed.

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isadora2021 | @isadora2021 | Sep 11 3:39am
In reply to @lkstafford "Get the puppies...get all the dogs you want...BUT be sure you have a plan for them..." + (show)
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Get the puppies...get all the dogs you want...BUT be sure you have a plan for them if things go south. I have 13 rescue dogs and have a someone that will take each of them and finances to send money with each for their individual needs. All come with issues from allergies to kidney issues. Put all things in your will...Talk to your estate planner/lawyer and get it sealed.

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@lkstafford Thank you - excellent sensible advice especially as I would like both to go together to the same home. The new owner will need financial help to do so

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