The right pet could be a wonderful companion – but what are the costs?
This week, with the help of Rebecca Morgan who knows all about taking on a puppy, Susie, Tiggy and Ann look at what is involved in taking on a pet - something which a newly retired person might well consider once they were able to give them a bit more time than would have been possible when they were working. Lots of issues to consider of course: what are the costs? How much time is involved? Where can you find the help you might need? Can you provide the right facilities? What are the benefits? Which would be the right pet for you? And given that you have to make a lot of sacrifices to have a pet with you ….. is it worth it? Rebecca tells us about the time she had to care for a python; and Tiggy tells us about the time she bought a puppy from Harrods!
Apologies as usual if there is annoying interference affecting the sound quality.
Notes and mentions:
The Kennel Club – registered puppy breeders
Borrowmydoggy.com – to experience looking after a dog without buying
Moor View Alpacas – for alpaca trekking on Bodmin Moor
Lower Tokenbury Equestrian Centre, Caradon Hill Trekking; Hallogena Trekking – for horse and pony riding on Bodmin Moor.
Cold Comfort Farm - film
The Dig - Netflix
Diary of an MP’s Wife by Sasha Swire
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Audio attributions:
Happy Boy Theme by Kevin MacLeod
This section is an excerpt of the original
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3855-happy-boy-theme
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Happy Boy End Theme by Kevin MacLeod
This section is an excerpt of the original
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3854-happy-boy-end-theme