But I doubt I will find another couch potato like Buckwheat.
He would sit by me all day long and never try to leave.

I can't walk an active dog so that leaves out puppies and youg dogs.
The only dogs I've ever had were dachshunds except for one border collie.

Have to think some more before I go dog hunting.

I say go for it, just going to have to find the right one.

Plenty of older dogs in shelters.

If you really like Doxies you could start with a peek at North Texas Dachshund Rescue. That's where my wife found our dog.

This is maybe the only time I would ever say this, but get a cat instead. My grandmother-in-law had a yorkie that died a few years ago. Just before Christmas last year she went to the pound and came home with a 3-4 year old min schnauzer. That dog is going to be the death of her. Turns out the dog has some type of skin condition and she takes him to the vet at least once a month. She can't walk him, so she puts him on a long tether in front of her apartment. He has nipped at two or three of her neighbors (this is a retirement community, so old folks walking around everywhere). Then she can't keep any kind of schedule so the dog ends up locked inside all day long and makes messes everywhere.

I know you are thinking this is just an all around bad/unlucky situation for all involved and you are right. But overall, a cat is much lower maintenance than a dog. If that can satisfy you for companionship, then it may be a much better fit. Also, it will help out catching spiders or anything else in your trailer.

You should get a cat.

Go to the shelter and ask the employees for the lowest energy dog that�s healthy

Put an ad in the paper...I guess the cities facebook now a days. I'm sure somebody will have a lead on a lazy old dog that needs a home.


Now we just need someone to wordsmith it.

Wanted;
Old man seeking companion....

Any wiener dog over a year old will be a couch potato. They are not known to be high energy dogs.

Goldfish are fairly low maintenance.

Get a service monkey.

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A buddy of mine has one he might adopt out that's very mellow. He just sits all day,goes by the name of lightning.

Dachshunds are too dangerous! Didn't you hear about the Dachshunds that ate it's owner? Get an older rescue Pit Bull.

Get a cat.
My wife took in this kitten Monday and it's already living on my lap when I'm home.

Chickenman has a he/she/it chicken.

[quote=COFF]This is maybe the only time I would ever say this, but get a cat instead. My grandmother-in-law had a yorkie that died a few years ago. Just before Christmas last year she went to the pound and came home with a 3-4 year old min schnauzer. That dog is going to be the death of her. Turns out the dog has some type of skin condition and she takes him to the vet at least once a month. She can't walk him, so she puts him on a long tether in front of her apartment. He has nipped at two or three of her neighbors (this is a retirement community, so old folks walking around everywhere). Then she can't keep any kind of schedule so the dog ends up locked inside all day long and makes messes everywhere.

I know you are thinking this is just an all around bad/unlucky situation for all involved and you are right. But overall, a cat is much lower maintenance than a dog. If that can satisfy you for companionship, then it may be a much better fit. Also, it will help out catching spiders or anything else in your trailer. [/quot

There are four cats and three dogs on the place now.
I had cats before Buckwheat.
All were good pets.
Two things I don't like about cats.
Claws and litter boxes.
The first hurts and the second stinks.
I live in very small quarters. No place for a litter box.

Get you a pug. They don't do sh*t.

Have you considered rescuing a senior dachshund?

My wife and I have fostered about a dozen wiener dogs over the years. The rescue we hooked up with has dogs with all kinds of backgrounds/personalities. Special needs, senior, puppies, etc.

http://www.atdr.org/

I�m not trying to sell you on the idea...this is informational only:
Although natural selection may change this over time, at present goldfish don�t have claws - and like most pets, they don�t require a litter box.

I have heard that Boston Terriers are great due to their need for companionship.

Gpa needs a Jack Russell to get him some exercise and get out of that trailer.

I'll 2nd this. Have 3 pugs myself.
http://www.dfwpugs.com

I suggest a cabbage patch doll.

Don't you read? I cannot get out of the trailer to do much of anything. Physically unable. I can't walk 50 feet without having stop and sit down. I'm getting damned tired of explaining that to people who really don't or can't pay attention. I promised not to say anything about my health but some times I half to

*sometimes
*have

chill...some of us don't pay that much attention, and aren't on here 24/7.

Get a long haired miniature Dachsy. Greatest dogs ever. If it outlives you, I�ll welcome it here.

Again, not selling but...a goldfish won�t need to get out of the trailer and depending upon the size of bowl/tank, their range is generally less than one foot.

There are no goldfish rescue organizations, so no home inspection would be required.

I think that a lot of rescue organizations do home inspections before letting the dog go. Not sure how that would play out.

Naw, I don�t read every one of your post and don�t really give a chit what kind of dog you get. Is that better?

I used to have a goldfish. I had to get rid of him though because he was sick and I couldn't afford to keep taking him to vets. They never knew what to do for him, and I was getting frustrated and going broke. He was having some type of seizure every time I tried to pet him.

Cats suck. Don�t get a cat

Get a smart kitty.

Attaboy

This thread is wonderfulicious!

Atleast your honest. Same way most of us feel!

What about a goldfish

My mom is 74, had a double mastectomy to get rid of breast cancer, has neuropathy, COPD and diabetes. I got her walking to the road and back, then to the next house and back. Did that in 3 days. Now she goes to the school and walks around the track. She�s lost over 25 pounds in 4 months and feels better than she has in years. Just saying..... She didn�t think she could until I pulled Coach on her and got into her arse.

As my signature says- Whether you think you can or you can�t you�re right.

That's a miracle right there. Good for both of you

Failed to mention she�s on some type of Atkins diet her Dr. put her on, I just want all the credit😂😂

Coach Hark, I was going to suggest something similar, but didn't know how to say it. I agree--Gpa needs to get up and move around a little.

IMO:
Generally all a choice, dictated by the brain.

My grandmother is 96, broke both hips, stroke, pacemaker, guess what, still drives herself to wherever she needs to go, mows her lawn, cleans and maintains her 3 bedroom home, and will kick your azz for being a lazy, get busy living or die trying

I believe every word that comes out of your mouth
Both hips and still walks. Amazing
Drives stoch cars in NASCR too.
So happy some people can do so much more than others

Get a parakeet and teach it to say bad words.

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