| | I really hate to even bring this up, but I’m at a loss and need some advice. I got my American Bully XL two years ago because my brother kept insisting I get a dog. At the time, he was living with me and helped take care of her. But now, life has changed a lot. I’m 24M, working long hours in the oil field, sometimes from 5 AM to 6 PM. I also do bodybuilding, so when I’m not at work, I’m in the gym. My brother is now overseas in the military, and I’m the only one left to care for her. The problem is, she’s home alone all day in my apartment, and I barely have time to take her out. She gets maybe 30 minutes outside on workdays, and I try to make Sundays count by taking her to the dog park. But she has a lot of anxiety, so even the dog park can be overwhelming for her. I can’t shake the feeling that she’s suffering, and it’s killing me. I don’t want to rehome her if I don’t have to, but I also don’t want her to have a miserable life. What are my options here? Is there anything I can do to make this situation better for her? Please don’t judge me I just need honest advice because I want what’s best for her. [link] [comments] |