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Residency and a Dog
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dr. maybe said:
I have a wife, and I am still worried about my dog when I start PGY1. Are you planning to live in a subsidized appartment? If not, you could talk to your neighbors and maybe pay them for walking/feeding your dog when needed.
I have two dogs and this issue was a huge worry of mine when I initially went to med school. It's actually been a lot better than I thought it would be. Most importantly, I was able to convince my landlord to put in a doggy door (I rented a house for said dogs to have a yard...). They've done great on the days that I've had call or worked really long days. I also have wonderful neighbors who help out when I'm gone for more than 24 hours or so. I have other friends who use dog walkers or doggy daycare. It's definitely doable. Good luck!
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I have three dogs and would advise you to buy/rent a place with a basement where you can keep the dog while gone. Also, consider getting a second dog if you only have one (to keep each other company) and plan on cleaning up a lot of pee & poop. What ever you do, don't get rid of the animal. They can survive you being gone and it's not forever. If you have carpet invest in a carpet steam cleaner - around $200-300 at best buy- for the occasional "accident" Good Luck!
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katdo said:
I agree wholeheartedly. I have five dogs. They are family. Everytime we have a new baby, move, or encounter any difficulty my inlaws ask us if we're going to get rid of the dogs. How could I do this to family?
My dad thought he was being helpful when he told me to get rid of my dogs before medical school. He said they would be nothing but headaches. I just looked at him and said, "Hi. I'm your daughter. Have we met?" If he knew me at all he'd have know that was never an option. I think my dogs were the reason I got through medical school with my sanity (mostly) intact. Just getting out for a run or a walk in the middle of cramming for tests, or after a rough day in the ICU did wonders for me. My dogs are part of my family, and that's just the way it's always gonna be.
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