The hardest part about loving dogs in Bangalore: Knowing when to say "not yet."
I live alone in a flat here in Bangalore. Like many of you, I have a demanding 10 to 7 job, and by the time I commute back, it’s often late.
I absolutely love dogs. My heart melts every time I see a Golden Retriever or an Indie on the streets.
Coming back to an empty flat after an 11hour, draining shift the thought of a dog waiting for me, tail wagging, sounds like the ultimate therapy.
I almost pulled the trigger and adopted one. But then, reality hit me hard.
I realized that keeping a dog locked up alone in an apartment for a day isn't love it's unfair.
They are pack animals they need time, attention, and companionship. Bringing a dog home just to cure my own loneliness, only to force them into a life of isolation and separation anxiety, would be a selfish act, not an act of love.
I see so many cases in Bangalore where working bachelors or couples adopt high energy breeds out of excitement, only to abandon them or surrender them when they realize they can't manage the medical needs or the constant need for engagement. It breaks my heart every single time.
So, as much as I desperately want a dog, I’ve decided to wait. I’m waiting until I have a more stable WFH setup or a family environment where the dog won't be lonely. Until then, I find my "dog-therapy" by feeding the strays near my place and taking weekend visits to Parks.
True love sometimes means knowing when you aren't ready for them yet.
To all the other working singles living alone in this city Please, think 100 times before getting a pet. Don't let your temporary emotional need become a lifetime of struggle for an innocent animal.
How do you fellow dog lovers here cope with this dilemma? Do you have tips for people in similar positions, or did you find a way to make it work?