Thank you Linda74!
I would love advice on what breeds would be a good fit. I agree with the size. I'm looking for a small, non shedding, loves-to-be-near-me dog. An easier temperament and lower energy needs would be big pluses for me. And not a huge barker... I have a headache all the time (I know dogs have to bark a little and that's fine, but do some breads seem to bark more than others?) I looked your dog breed up on the internet and it was cute
And I love the bathtub idea.
Slylvie10,
do you have any rescue organizations that you know are reputable? We have a local humane society but I know that there are national ones that can match people... I've heard of 'see spot rescued' and 'pet finder', are those good?
Also do you have any breeds in mind in addition to chihuahuas? (I had a friend that had a chihuahua that was TERRIBLE and I think she ruined that breed for me, it must have been improperly trained like you said... )
Willow,
being properly handled seems to be an important theme for both dogs and cats. I have family with strong cat allergies and I think it will be easier to stay with a dog, but I have met some lovely cats and can see why they would make good companions. I just so loved having a dog as a child and I am drawn to them
My husband said last night that maybe someday we could share a dog with a next door neighbor, he could live in both houses and share a back yard... it made me laugh but I see how that would be the best of both worlds
.....except keeping consistent with house rules and training could be tricky
I am having so much fun researching and dreaming of all things dog-related, but I will wait until we are ready, able, and committed before we do it. I'm still trying to figure out when that will be..... Fibro is all about waiting, isn't it? Waiting on dreams and figuring out which ones are worth fighting for now and which ones will have to wait. But even with the fighting, so many of them have to wait.