I have never been without one or two dogs and a cat all of my life, I literally couldn't live without them. They are part of the family and I love them. It has never entered my head about poo being brought into the house or worms or fleas, as part of the routine is to care for them by worming and fleaing them and brushing their fur.
My adult children both have dogs and we all swop them around when going on holiday or out for the day.
I feel that if you get a dog for any other reason than you love dogs, then, you will find it hard work and it probably won't work out.
Maybe look after one when someone goes away if you want to get an idea of how you'd go on but from your questions, I don't think it's for you.
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Good Morning Sunday 28th April 2024
Have any of you got all electric cars? Pros and cons please.