The problem of coming and going with digs

Here is  my  opinion  of bringing a Dog  to Torrevieja , I  have  a well behave  Jack Russell,  I  have  a 28 hour  Ferry  crossing  from Ireland,  10  hour  drive  to Torrevieja,  Stressful  for me,

Then take Dog into consideration, not  many Pet  friendly  Cabin  on Car ferry  then it Dog  Kennels  extra  costs.

My  Dog did not adapt  as I has hoped  to life in Spain, Dog is  not  suited  to  Apartment  life,

Cannot leave  Dog on Soluriam  when strong Sun is  out, My  social life was restricted  a bit due Dog  uncomfortable  in Apartment, 

My  Dog use to a large Back green Garden   with  a few sheds,The  heat is an issue  for her, so the moral  of my  story is if I wish to return  next winter  I got  a decision  to make do I  keep  Dog or Do I  want  winter  in Torrevieja,  The  stress on Dog  face tells it own  story

Hi,

One option to look at may be to foster one of the many rescue dogs whilst you're here. If you're upfront about your situation it may suit a shelters requirements.

Hi well yes that would be ok but really want our own dog and how cruel really to give the dog a taste of home life and the leave it again.Maybe the solution would be to find someone in same position and look after each others but finding people is the problem

As far as I can see, you have 2 options only.

1. Be prepared to drive to and from UK (?) to Spain with  your dog every time

or

2 Sorry, but you have to go without a dog till your move is permanent.

Hope you can manage option 1.

Good luck

Adrian

Well we don’t drive that distance and also we won’t be permanent as we have family Spain and Uk.But I’m never defeated so found your reply unhelpful sorry.

I know you find Adrian’s reply unhelpful, but it is coldly factual and true in principle.

Many dogs do not cope that well with unaccustomed heat here, as well as the fact that it’s not a good idea to walk them other than early morning or later in the evening due to the heat on unprotected paws.

The kennel/cattery  which we used in uk frequently had long stay canine residents, for a variety of reasons, so it is a possibility. Or perhaps you could ask a friend who may already have a dog to look after it in their home during their absence, for an agreed emolument? Or there are animal foster homes, who may be prepared to look after it for you during your absence?

Not  much point in  asking  for  opinions  if  you  get a response  that  might be something  you are unwilling  to  hear, but  it a  hard fact  ,

My  wee dig does not cope well with  heat Torrevieja  had in March  so  how would Dog  cope in July August  mad  heat, Yes I  have serious thinking  to do  about bring my Dog  to Torrevieja  later in year

Well I’ve obviously got the wrong impression about this forum. I thought the idea was for people to give helpful suggestions of how to solve the problem not just throw in their random opinions about  my dog ownership.My lovely girl was a rescue from here and obviously I would never take her out in the heat of the day but this was not the subject in question

You may have an option of dog sitters, neighbours that are willing to help and local dog walkers might have some good information on who to use.

Like the UK, there are paid dog walkers that are likely good sources of information. Ask about, there may just be a person wanting some pet company that would suit both parties down to the ground. The key would be to do it as early as possible so you can have something in place in good time. Good luck.