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Thank you for letting me join this staffy group. I seem to have arrived "back to front". Please let me explain...I have been a proud owner of two staffy's. Peggy who died 9 years ago with Cushins disease, and now Winnie who I had euthanized as she had recurring stomach cancer. She left us for rainbow bridge on 23 feb this year. Of course I have been heartbroken as only a dog lover could know just how much, and how many tears flow, and still flow...So here I am a 75 year old senior without my mate. I told my wife that I must give it six months to get over my Winnie..And now is the multimillion dollar question. Should I at my age consider another staffie..We live only walking distance to the beach so the walking is no problem. I am interested in staffies in particular, and dont want another breed.Oh and I forget so say I live in Queensland Australia....Any comments would be appreciated..Regards from down under

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Welcome to the forum from me and the Monster

Sorry to hear of your loss but well done on thinking about another.

There are a lot of wonderful Staffords in rescues that would love a home with you

Hi and welcome from me and Vinnie. I see your dilemma, but I think as long as you are fit and healthy and able to provide adaquate excersise then I cant see much of a problem. You are obviously experienced dog owners, maybe a rescue older dog would be the way to go.

Hi and welcome from Me and Steffi

Firstly I need to say so sorry for your loss

Then, OMG the rate of cushins disease in dogs must be miniscule My mother suffers from this same disease, and it is extremely rare.. Hardly anyone knows what this even is..

And lastly at your age please do consider an older dog from a rescue.. There are so many golden oldies in Australian rescues that nobody else wants They will need less exercise but plenty of love and care

Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and me

Would you consider a slightly older rescue dog, I'm sure you would have as many in the rescue centres down under as we have here in the UK, please check the list below for somewhere in your area:

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t10833-rescue-centres-list

Hi and welcome to the forum from me and Daisy
I agree that you could give an older rescue dog a new home and second chance That would be great

Welcome sorry to hear of your loss. I see no reason as to why you shouldn't get a Staff as long as you can give it the amount of exercise. But if you aren't quite active enough to keep up with their insane amounts of energy, maybe as has been said you could rescue an older dog, as there are so many of them, and they aren't as sought after as the younger dogs, of course.

So sorry for your loss, perhaps a rescue girl or boy will be just what you need.
Welcome to the forum from darcy & me.

Hiya from us, sorry about your loss, it leaves a huge void. And I can't really add anymore to what has been suggested, good luck with whatever you decide

Hi and welcome to the forum

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Hello and welcome from me and the kids

Sure only you know what you do and don't feel up to , obviously a pup is going to be hard work and maybe something you don't want at your age (I wouldn't) but an older rescue sounds so appealling and they do tend to get overlooked

Hi and welcome from us and Suki.

Sorry for your loss and glad to hear you are thinking about getting a new dog. As long as you are healthy it shouldn't be a problem. I would suggest looking into rescuing an older dog though as a pup might be a bit much.

Well I must say I was surprised at the many replies and I thank you all.....Yes I have considered rescue dogs, but somehow I have been looking at breeders with dogs that are a few years old, I am wary of getting a rescue dog as I have no way of knowing it medical history....We spent over $6000 dollars on Winnie, giving her our best shot, this made quite a hole in the finances, but we have no regrets.....I have told the boss!! that I will wait six months before I decide what to do...As for exercising the dog , I am fairly fit, ie play table tennis three times a week....Thanks again and I am getting into this site for the interesting ideas etc...

Hi & welcome to the forum.

I'm so sorry to hear about Peggy & Winnie, it's so hard to cope with the loss of such wonderful companions.

https://staffy-bull-terrier.niceboard.com/t13988-rainbow-bridge

I can't see any reason why you shouldn't get another stafford once you're ready - as long as they can have the exercise they need and the love I'm sure you can give them, then there isn't a problem!

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So sorry to hear of your losses. I think age isn't that important as every person who is the same age are different. If you feel like you can cope with a puppy and thats what you want then go for it. I hope to have dogs as long as I can and if I'm still fit and healthy at 75 I would get a puppy in a heart beat. What ever you decide be sure to coe bck with plenty of pics, stories, advice and questions

Hi and welcome from me and the furballs, hope you enjoy the forums

Hi and welcome to the forum! So sorry to hear about your loss.

I think getting another dog sounds likely a lovely idea! Good luck with it!

Welcome to the forum...

So sorry for your loss

Its wonderful thats your considering getting another SBT. Theres plenty waiting in shelters for a forever home!

Keep us posted

Hi from me and the girls

hi from me and the boys

hia from me and sasha
good luck with what ever you decide,do let us know what you decide

Hi and welcome to the forum from me and the zoo xx

Hi & welcome to the forum

You will know when you meet the right dog!

I think quite a few staffs calm down at about three years old. Well, calm down a bit!

I'm intrigued to know what happens... Let us know your progress.

Hello again, Been quite awhile since I was here...It took time to get over the loss of my beloved Winnie. But to bring you up to date I am waiting for a rescued dog called Willow, she has been rescued the from the pound, poor thing is so emaciated her ribs are noticeable right up to her spine, she's just over a year old, her pups were found in two different places. fortunately found by some caring people....she is so small and may be part something other than a staff, although she looks 90% stunted staff...I cant wait to get her home. I have so much respect for all you carers out there, no matter in what country you may reside. And I dips me lid to one all...Thanks and byeee for now..

bribiechas wrote:Hello again, Been quite awhile since I was here...It took time to get over the loss of my beloved Willow. But to bring you up to date I am waiting for a rescued dog called Willow, she has been rescued the from the  pound, poor thing is so  emaciated her ribs are noticeable right up to her spine, she's just over a year old, her  pups were  found in two different places. fortunately found by some caring people....she is so small and may be part something other than a staff, although she looks 90% stunted staff...I cant wait to get her home. I have so much respect for all you carers out there, no matter in what country you may reside. And I dips me lid to one all...Thanks and byeee for now..

Fantastic news for you and for Willow  Don't forget to update us with a few pics , we love pics  (by the way that is the charge for any advice , pics)

Really hope all goes fantastically well for you , you deserve it

Great news and well done on the rescue of Willow. Looking forward to pics:D 

Hi and welcome to the forum from Rocky and I!

So sorry to hear of the loss of your staffies, they are indeed a great mate to have!

I always say, if its meant to be it will happen! If you are definitely up for another staffy im sure you will be able to give it a great home! Good luck

bribiechas wrote:Hello again, Been quite awhile since I was here...It took time to get over the loss of my beloved Winnie. But to bring you up to date I am waiting for a rescued dog called Willow, she has been rescued the from the  pound, poor thing is so  emaciated her ribs are noticeable right up to her spine, she's just over a year old, her  pups were  found in two different places. fortunately found by some caring people....she is so small and may be part something other than a staff, although she looks 90% stunted staff...I cant wait to get her home. I have so much respect for all you carers out there, no matter in what country you may reside. And I dips me lid to one all...Thanks and byeee for now..

What wonderful news - I'm sure that you and Willow will be best friends & she'll be so grateful for your care after what she's been through, and her so young as well.

Please, please, please let us have some photos when she comes home!

Hello and welcome to the forum Hope you find the right dog for you