Single dog parent living away from family in India — how do you manage?
Living alone in Bangalore with my dog. No family here, parents in another city. I love this life but there are moments when the reality of doing everything alone hits hard.
The thing that worries me most is travel. Whenever I need to visit family the options are genuinely terrible. My dog is sensitive and has come back from boarding with ticks, rashes, and stress every single time. Cargo on flights is not something I'm willing to put her through. First AC train is a 3 month waiting list. So essentially I'm stuck unless I find someone I genuinely trust with her.
I'm not looking for boarding recommendations necessarily — more curious if there's a community of people in the same situation. Single dog parents living away from family, figuring out how to build a support system in a city that isn't always dog friendly.
How do you manage? Have you found trusted people? Is there a community or network I should know about?
Would love to hear from anyone who has figured this out. 🐾