How can I have another dog?

The Dogs Trust have a wonderful project - Freedom - where they take a dog into a 6 month foster home so the owner can escape a domestic abuse situation. All costs are covered and you can go on holiday as they will place the dog whilst you are away. I’ve had lots of dogs this way and they have all been adorable and (mostly!) well behaved. It’s a great way to have a dog and you’re helping victims of abuse too who are often reluctant to leave their dog behind. Good luck 🤞

I had four dogs and became disabled . I have a dog walker . She comes in and does an hour with each pair of takes all four to a specific dog field.
It’s about £150 a week.
I have doggy friends for back up if I’m ill. And if I die I have left the house to whoever looks after the dogs . At the moment that’s a good doggy friend.

We had a Labrador from a puppy when our children were you g. He adored me and I adored him. After he died aged 15 we got an older Labrador rescue from Dogs Trust and had him for 3 years. When he died I felt that I didn’t want to sign up again for another 15 years with a puppy and also that i could only cope with a smaller dog,. We tried for another rescue dog but were unsuccessful probably because we have small grandchildren who visit. Last year our son asked us if we wanted to see his friend’s cocker spaniel puppies. Of course the inevitable happened and we ended up buying a puppy. She is now 1 and I have to say we have no regrets. My DH positively dotes on her and she is very good with the children. My advice would be to go for it and solutions to any problems will become apparent.

We're on our 4th labrador who is 6. Hubby 73 me 68. When ours runs over Rainbow Bridge we won't have another no matter how much we miss her. We believe that if anything happened and we had to give it up, it wouldn't be fair for it to be rehomed.

I was also going to mention the Cinnamon trust.
They are very helpful.
Don't deny yourself the joy of giving and recieving love from an older doggy because of your worries. You could have many years of a wonderful relationship. Xxx

If you are “haile & harty” maybe you might consider fostering for Guide Dogs for the Blind, they are crying out for puppy walkers/foster carers and you would have their assistance and back up as and when required…

Your dog is beautiful and they make such wonderful companions, it’s no wonder you’re missing her.
What part of the country do you live? There are various rescues who have older dogs who need a quiet, loving home and you sound like an ideal candidate to have one.
Have a chat with one of them and explain your situation and see what they suggest.

Would you be interested in being a pet carer. When going on holiday our dogs were cared for by people who were doggy sitters. The dogs are match with people and go to stay in their home. The company was Barking Mad abd think it's still on the go, at least where I live. You'd have the company of a dog albeit different ones without the cost and responsibility as an owner. If you did buy another one check insurance cos as OPs have suggested.

BlueBelle

Will rescues rehome to older people ? I ve heard a lot of people who don’t get accepted because of their age

depends on the older person's health and fitness (and the dog) Older dogs for older people make perfect sense. We adopted current rescue staffie over 2 years ago when we were 77 and he was 9, all three still active and healthy.

A more sedate person could pick a lazy old lap dog.
There are charities that rehome or foster out older dogs; google "golden oldies".

The Dogs Trust offers a free Canine Care Card so that if an owner becomes to old/infirm to care for their dog, DT will take it in and care for it for life.

Barking Mad Dog Home boarding. A dog on your terms. I do it and I lost my dog Max 3 years ago but cannot commit to having my own again, as I also look after my autistic grandaughter. This ideal solution.

I currently have a Miniature Schnauzer Katjoy and know how loving they are. Speak to your local rescue centre about an older dog and discuss your concerns with them. My local rescue also does boarding and yours may too in an emergency. You could well meet another local dog walker who would take your dog in an emergency, we are a friendly lot. See what the possibilities are and hope you find a new companion.

We lost our little Minnie schnauzer during covid lockdown. We could not be with her during her last trip to the vets because of restrictions.
We were totally devastated and couldn't give any thought to another dog. However (Im sure you guessed) we both came to the conclusion that life was empty without a little furry companion.
We eventually found an excellent breeder with puppies and took the plunge. We now have another little schnauzer, totally different but with all the schnauzer characteristics.
However,I had forgotten how much work a new puppy is and several times I doubted my sanity. Standing in the pouring rain with a small puppy at three in the morning hoping for her to wee comes to mind!
She is now 3 and fast asleep on the sofa at the moment. She is easy to look after and incredibly loving and makes us very happy.
I have been told that rescue centres are overflowing with dogs. We recently met a retired couple with 2 beautiful little rescue mini's who were unwanted by breeders after they served their purpose. It would be wonderful if you could provide a loving home to a needy schnauzer.
Good luck with whatever you decide.

Lovely ideas. I'd love another cat or dog but the vets fees terrify me. So I'd love to look after someone's pet if they are poorly. I'd do it any shape or form without vets, it's a responsibility and upsetting it prevents giving the love you have for them