Unhappy
I don’t mind admitting that I’ve been unhappy with this whole crate rest thing. Ok, so it means I can walk when I do come out, but being confined to one room of the house and lead walks around the garden is getting me down. Mum and I just don’t know how to get a balance. When I tried a more normal life things started going wrong again within only a matter of hours. I guess that means normality is totally out. Now what we have to do is find a compromise that works and makes me less unhappy.
I’m going to be honest here, but as things stand, I’m not getting a lot out of life. I’ve explained that to Mum. She can see my point, but it all makes her very sad.
After the weekend
I have to stay in kennels for night and I can understand Mum not wanting to take a risk before that happens. If things are going to go wrong then we’d both rather it was with me at home and with easy access to my normal vet.
I’ve proposed that we try moving to me going outside off lead. If I could have a little more time outside and some freedom when I’m there, I think it might help. I can understand Mum doesn’t want me to climb on any beds or chairs. Stairs are a risk too. Outside I don’t need to do any of those things. It will still mean being restricted to the kitchen when I’m indoors, but it’s something of an improvement.
Will that be enough? I just don’t know, but I have to start somewhere. If that works then maybe we can do a bit more indoors. Whatever happens, I simply cannot stay on crate / one room rest for an indefinite period. It just isn’t for me. It’s that whole quality of life thing. Such a tough choice.
Love and licks
Wilma
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