Well, rescue kitties can certainly have their share of issues. This I know from experience. But yes, that is a valid concern regardless.
(And no, I did not know about your previous rescue dog! Fun fact!)
I do certainly believe there will be a right dog and a right time, both of which you will know. But visiting a good, no-kill shelter can be very therapeutic for all involved, especially when you're not sure you want to commit just yet. We have a lot of people come in where I volunteer, simply to get their "kitty fix."
And maybe doing a visit like that with Jim would help you find an example of what you're really wanting and convey that to him. "See Jim, this age/size/etc is similar to what I would like..."
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Re: Purebreds
Date: 2011-02-10 09:11 pm (UTC)(And no, I did not know about your previous rescue dog! Fun fact!)
I do certainly believe there will be a right dog and a right time, both of which you will know. But visiting a good, no-kill shelter can be very therapeutic for all involved, especially when you're not sure you want to commit just yet. We have a lot of people come in where I volunteer, simply to get their "kitty fix."
And maybe doing a visit like that with Jim would help you find an example of what you're really wanting and convey that to him. "See Jim, this age/size/etc is similar to what I would like..."