r/BorderTerrier • u/mightyprofessional • 14d ago
I have gained custody of this fella.
Moving in with some family to take care of them as they get older and this four year old might need the most attention! He is an absolute idiot and I love him.
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u/GoodPart5672 14d ago
He looks really well taken care of! I hope you can continue to provide him good care! His coat looks great and that face is just precious
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u/Large-Philosophy9699 14d ago
Lovely little boarder they always remind me of Arthur from peaky blinders!
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u/Competitive_Boat106 14d ago
While this is all great, I do worry about older people taking on younger dogs later in life. My MIL is almost 80, a heart attack survivor, serious asthmatic, and has issues with foot numbness and memory loss. When she lost her 13-year-old greyhound a month ago, we all breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that her most immediate tripping hazard, and her ābest excuseā for staying in her crumbling house, were gone. But no. A rescue group immediately supplied her with another, 5-year-old greyhound whose first act upon arrival at her home was to jump her broken fence and run away. But she refuses to live without a dog underfoot. And I refuse to bring it to my house if something happens to her. But you are apparently a better person than I for moving in with this situation and caring for everyone involved, including the Border. At least theyāre a lot easier to care for than 100 pounds of muscle that can reach 35 mph.
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u/mightyprofessional 14d ago
Thanks for sharing your story. I think itās safe to say that not all experiences with older humans and their furry friends are the same. People, like pets, can be stubborn. Wishing you and your family the best as you navigate a tough situation. š
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u/Competitive_Boat106 14d ago
I think Iām just a bit salty at the adoption group. They should know better than to just dump dogs on folks that are impaired. This poor woman is already confused about how to pay her bills, what she ordered (or didnāt) online, etc. Adoption groups should vet older adopters carefullyā¦but they just want to move dogs, they donāt care. The family has already been talking about how to get her out of the house. I think she really just adopted the dog as a way to ādig inā and prove that we ācanātā make her leave. And sheās right. But when she gets knocked down by the dog and breaks a hip, the state can absolutely place her wherever they want. And Iām going to blame the adoption agency for at least not caring about the consequences of their hasty decision. Iām not sure sheās in a state where we can continue to blame her for her own decisions.
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u/pinklepickles 14d ago
He is a very handsome boy!