Pet owners: HELP!

RockOn · 01-08-2014, 03:28 PM

I'd buy 4 tarps room size. They are really cheap at places like Harbor Freight, Big Lots ... I've even seen them in Dollar Stores. I would tell my friend about how happy I am with my new furnishings and that I must insist the pooch not be allowed down on the floor anywhere except the tarp room. She will need to hand carry in and out of house. Layering the tarp 4 deep, plus potty pads will keep your goods safe. If you leave him/ her behind for an outing, he/she needs to be crated - no exceptions. A geriatric might get frightened in unfamiliar surroundings and try to scratch at the closed door ... couple of hours of frantic scratching, the tarp is disheveled, carpet gets peed on, maybe do do too. Also, you would end up with bald patches of carpet around that door. Have your friend put something of hers she has worn in the crate. Her scent will comfort the dog.
Good luck!

The_Lady_Snow · 01-08-2014, 04:32 PM

I have to be honest, as a friend I would never expect my friends who have just remodeled their home, to allow me to bring my dog who is elderly and who may piss on their new stuff.

People who are your *friends* are going to understand if you say: " no, I am not comfortable with that".

I'd tell her no, truth be told...

Ginger · 01-09-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

I have to be honest, as a friend I would never expect my friends who have just remodeled their home, to allow me to bring my dog who is elderly and who may piss on their new stuff.

People who are your *friends* are going to understand if you say: " no, I am not comfortable with that".

I'd tell her no, truth be told...

Totally agreed.

Plus I think it would be hard on an old dog to travel—and with the stress of being in a strange place, she might be less likely to successfully use the wee wee pads.

I wonder why she isn't having someone come in and check on the dog. It might be a financial issue.

Ravenouss · 01-15-2014, 04:44 PM

Thank you everyone for your input. I was able to, based on your answers, ask informed questions such as does he ever miss the target? Would he comfortable in the garage? (It's kind of cold here, though my garage is insulated), etc.
After a few exchanges she made the decision herself: the pet is too old and he's tired from a trip she made recently so she decided not to drive him from upstate NY to DC and back.
I am relieved as today the workmen finished all flooring in the house and installed new carpet in my basement (so even the basement would not have been an option for the poor doggy).
Best of all: she's still coming. Her ex will take the dog for the long weekend and she'll be here with us, playing the best "auntie" she can be to our kids. I won't even mind all the chaos she produces in the kitchen as a result of her "baking lessons" as the kids enjoy it all so much!
THANK YOU!

*Anya* · 01-15-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ravenouss

Thank you everyone for your input. I was able to, based on your answers, ask informed questions such as does he ever miss the target? Would he comfortable in the garage? (It's kind of cold here, though my garage is insulated), etc.
After a few exchanges she made the decision herself: the pet is too old and he's tired from a trip she made recently so she decided not to drive him from upstate NY to DC and back.
I am relieved as today the workmen finished all flooring in the house and installed new carpet in my basement (so even the basement would not have been an option for the poor doggy).
Best of all: she's still coming. Her ex will take the dog for the long weekend and she'll be here with us, playing the best "auntie" she can be to our kids. I won't even mind all the chaos she produces in the kitchen as a result of her "baking lessons" as the kids enjoy it all so much!
THANK YOU!

Fantastic!

I am glad it is going to work out for everyone!

RockOn · 01-15-2014, 07:06 PM

YAY! I so love happy endings! Or in your case here, perfect solutions.

Have fun!

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01-08-2014, 03:28 PM	#1
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	I'd buy 4 tarps room size. They are really cheap at places like Harbor Freight, Big Lots ... I've even seen them in Dollar Stores. I would tell my friend about how happy I am with my new furnishings and that I must insist the pooch not be allowed down on the floor anywhere except the tarp room. She will need to hand carry in and out of house. Layering the tarp 4 deep, plus potty pads will keep your goods safe. If you leave him/ her behind for an outing, he/she needs to be crated - no exceptions. A geriatric might get frightened in unfamiliar surroundings and try to scratch at the closed door ... couple of hours of frantic scratching, the tarp is disheveled, carpet gets peed on, maybe do do too. Also, you would end up with bald patches of carpet around that door. Have your friend put something of hers she has worn in the crate. Her scent will comfort the dog. Good luck!

01-15-2014, 07:06 PM	#6
RockOn Senior Member How Do You Identify?: sitting over there ----->>>>> :) Preferred Pronoun?: .... Relationship Status: .... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: .... Posts: 3,522 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,081 Thanked 10,304 Times in 2,610 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	YAY! I so love happy endings! Or in your case here, perfect solutions. Have fun!