Help, help, help, dear dog owners!
I have a 2 year old Havanese, rescued from a hoarder, I love him and think he is happy, healthy, smart and wonderful. But both my hubby and I work full time, and my kid goes to school, so the poor fellow spends 7-8 hours a day in his crate, alone. I make sure he has toys and treats, but he is a social little guy and he obviously does not enjoy being left alone.
So now, every time I have to leave him and go somewhere in the evening (movies, gym, friends, shopping etc) I feel so awfully guilty! He has this look in his eyes when he sees me getting ready to leave and hearing "stay" that just breaks my heart. Do you think this is all in my mind and he really is OK by himself, or do you think it is irresponsible for people like us to have a dog. Honestly, if you think it is, I may consider giving him away, although I would miss him awfully, because he makes my heart smile..
I have a 2 year old Havanese, rescued from a hoarder, I love him and think he is happy, healthy, smart and wonderful. But both my hubby and I work full time, and my kid goes to school, so the poor fellow spends 7-8 hours a day in his crate, alone. I make sure he has toys and treats, but he is a social little guy and he obviously does not enjoy being left alone.
So now, every time I have to leave him and go somewhere in the evening (movies, gym, friends, shopping etc) I feel so awfully guilty! He has this look in his eyes when he sees me getting ready to leave and hearing "stay" that just breaks my heart. Do you think this is all in my mind and he really is OK by himself, or do you think it is irresponsible for people like us to have a dog. Honestly, if you think it is, I may consider giving him away, although I would miss him awfully, because he makes my heart smile..