I'm thinking about getting a dog. Good or bad idea while working in PA? How do you balance having a pet during busy season? I live alone.

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Bad idea for the dog.

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Selfish. I am a single dog parent due to a breakup and constantly feel guilty for not being around enough even though I work pretty good hours and am high enough in the ranks that no one is telling me I need to stay later. Don't do it. And for the reword I am a huge dog and cat advocate it's just not fair to the animal though.

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I take my dog to doggy daycare. It's definitely tough having a dog considering the hours we work and living alone- but I love my dog- and he's worth it!

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Get a cat

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I got a dog as a staff. Definitely very hard but so worth it. Everyone was super supportive and helpful. Just communicate with your team and make a schedule. PA shouldn't dictate how you live your life. Work isn't everything. Do what makes you happy but plan it out.

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I had a dog. Had to give them to my parents. Otherwise, I would see them like 15 minutes a day at night. Would be unfair to them.

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Maybe get 2 dogs so they can keep each other company while you're at work

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Thank you for calling me selfish pcw1. I very much appreciate it. OP asked for advice and I responded with my story, no need for personal attacks. I'd rather give a dog some of my time rather than see her in a shelter or euthanized.

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Bad ideaaaa

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Adopt. While it may not be ideal with the demanding schedule, it is much better than living in a shelter. During busy season you can take him/her to a dog daycare where he/she can play with other dogs.

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Get a cat. Even the neediest cat is nothing compared to the average dog. My cat was fine when we went on a trip for 10 days, dogs can't make it through the afternoon without shitting on your rug.

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Please don't for dog's sake. Get a cat and it will be the perfect amount of interaction with you.

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Cats are way more forgiving

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it might not be as cushy as some other homes with people that work better hours, but its still better than a shelter!! Dogs are the best! Especially mine. You definitely need a dog walker though.

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Doggy day camp!! Be prepared to pay the extra cost, I pay $30 a day but my dog loves it and I trust the facility. It's so worth it!

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If you can afford the expense of a doggy daycare, yes. But if you can't, don't do it. It hard and you will feel guilty for not being there

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Doggy daycares are typically not open 24 hours a day which still makes drop offs and pickups challenging especially if you are an associate or Sr. If they close at 6 it really doesn't help. And a good shelter or rescue would not allow you to adopt from them as they should ask how much time you are able to spend with the dog.

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If you're working super late you may consider boarding for a few nights with a doggy hotel, most also provide the daily daycare as well, but it's like $50 a night and can get expensive. So if I were u I would hold off because you wouldn't be able to spend time with the dog and the cost adds up quickly. You should wait until you have a roommate or significant other to help you out.

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@SAA1 I like the way you think. 2 dogs even better than one 😍

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Don't do this to the dog!

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