Advice on adopting a dog at the wrong time?
Looking for advice from other dog parents past and present. We lost our boy about 6 months ago and i didnt think i would ever have another pet, but as the weather changes and I see everyone out with their dogs it is really making me miss having him as our companion. My wife has struggled more than me as she adopted him before we met and it was just them for so long. She has some chronic illnesses and is home alot, and being alone now is taking a toll on her as well.
With all of that being said, we have seen recently that a local shelter local is overrun and is resulting to “time-stamping” dogs that have been there the longest. This has really hit us and we want to help, but are unsure if now is the time. Over the summer we have plans nearly every weekend that will keep us out of the house for at least 1 full day, if not the entire weekend as well as an international vacation that will be about 3 weeks long. We are concerned about adopting a dog and then leaving them so much, sending them to a doggie day care for days (or weeks in one case). Our last baby was the only pet I have ever had, and like I said my wife already had him when we met, so I am not sure what the adjustment period is and if we should just wait until after our long vacation to reconsider. We are thinking we may be selfish for wanting that companion now rather then waiting until it is a more ideal situation for them. Its just hitting us extra hard since the dogs are at risk of euthanasia and our loss still feels so fresh…