Posted by iris2 on September 18, 2004, at 20:06:06
In reply to Re: Dogs, posted by Toph on September 18, 2004, at 17:20:39
Toph,
I hope you feel better soon. You are doing the most important part for your clients maybe not for the "job" itself though.
I have been so depressed for the last couple of years that I rarely walk my dogs. They only get to go out for about three minutes three times a day. I have a terible guilt, especially about George. The first couple years of his life I worked all day every day and a 10-12 year old neighbor used to come by and get him and spend hours with him in a field and at his friends playing. After he stopped I started taking him to the park several times a week and on the weekends there was a dog club so he would meet up with all his friends. Then five years ago I moved and there is no park. I have become too depressed to walk him much anymore. I know he misses it. Every once in a while I get up a little energy and take him out for ten or fifteen minutes.I feel terrible about it. Just like you I feel that George deserves a happier Mom. If he were a lot younger I would try to find someone else to care for him. I would miss him terribly but I think he would be happier. Not now though he is 11 and he loves me so I don't think he would be happier somewhere else even if he was more active.
You sound like you spend quality time with your dog. Things are not as bad as they seem.
irene
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