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JudyN, unfortunately I have no family living near, my son is over 200 miles away. But I could easily employ a dog walker if necessary. After an op on my leg I couldn't take Folly out for about three weeks and I used a walker for her not very successfully though, (not the walkers fault), all...

RGC, yes to me the dogs wellbeing is the top priority which is why I do not think a younger dog would be suitable for me. I am fortunate in that I have a more than adequate pension hence a charity covering costs is neither here nor there for me. Anyway thanks all for your suggestions I will add...

Suggestions please, First my situation: I am 79, basically healthy but with a bad leg / foot. I have one dog, Folly she is nearly 14 and is quite healthy. She is a real lovely, friendly dog and a brilliant companion. Now obviously one of us will go first and leave the other, if I go, my son has...

I for one have never worked out why people want to fry air, but then I guess it would make loosing weight easy, a plate full of fried air must be low calorie.

Hemlock, I have only seen that sort of race ending with Terrier racing. Over quite a few years being involved with Whippet racing the end when they go on to the lure is the norm, but note they wear muzzles and the dogs are only interested in the lure not attacking each other. My guess is their...

Done the survey but the main thing that would concern me about this scheme is that their are some breeds that are likely to incur frequent vet bills. At present their insurance reflects this, but if they joined this scheme then their high costs would be shared to owners with healthier breeds.

Sorry, must be me being my usual non tech self but googling the link all I got was the surveymonkey main sites not the actual survey.

The vets I use is a three practice group and I am happy with them. We stopped insuring the dogs when we expanded but putting money aside knowing if necessary we could pay if the dogs account hadn't enough in. Of course we had and I still have public liability insurance.