Hello everyone
My parents have a senior labrador (11 yrs old) named Bonnie who we got when I was a teenager and she has always sort of been "my" dog but since I moved out into a town house I was never able to take her with me and she has stayed with them. Bonnie grew up with their other dog who is also very old now.
I am now moving about 12 hours away to a place that is suitable for dogs and wondering if I should bring her with me or get a puppy instead. The only problem is I'm wondering if it would be too stressful for a dog her age, particularly since I have 2 cats and she's not used to them, nor is she used to being the only dog.
On the plus side if I do take her with me she'll get more attention than she does now and more walks (she's quite over weight at the moment). Also my parents are planning on moving and I get the feeling she's an irritant to them as she wanders off at times (no fenced yard).
Any thoughts? Thanks
My parents have a senior labrador (11 yrs old) named Bonnie who we got when I was a teenager and she has always sort of been "my" dog but since I moved out into a town house I was never able to take her with me and she has stayed with them. Bonnie grew up with their other dog who is also very old now.
I am now moving about 12 hours away to a place that is suitable for dogs and wondering if I should bring her with me or get a puppy instead. The only problem is I'm wondering if it would be too stressful for a dog her age, particularly since I have 2 cats and she's not used to them, nor is she used to being the only dog.
On the plus side if I do take her with me she'll get more attention than she does now and more walks (she's quite over weight at the moment). Also my parents are planning on moving and I get the feeling she's an irritant to them as she wanders off at times (no fenced yard).
Any thoughts? Thanks