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    Could it be split between Jess, Katie and Si and your dog walker? What about applying to something like the cinnamon trust too?
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    We’re trying to work it out - thought it partly depends on results tomorrow and what Jess will be doing. The Cinnamon Trust? I’ve had a quick look and are you thinking about fostering? That would be a definite no, particularly for Si. The thought of him dying when in someone else’s home? No ....
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    Dog walker? I know that some are willing to give meds...
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    I’ve talked to our dog walker today but it’s not just that - he can’t be left for hours at a time
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paula View Post
    We’re trying to work it out - thought it partly depends on results tomorrow and what Jess will be doing. The Cinnamon Trust? I’ve had a quick look and are you thinking about fostering? That would be a definite no, particularly for Si. The thought of him dying when in someone else’s home? No ....
    No!!!! The cinnamon trust go in and walk dogs for people who are in hospital etc... Or they used to...
    What about a student in house dog sitter who could come every day to sit with him?
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    I don't know what to suggest re Polo so I'll just leave these here
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suzi View Post
    No!!!! The cinnamon trust go in and walk dogs for people who are in hospital etc... Or they used to...
    What about a student in house dog sitter who could come every day to sit with him?
    From what I briefly read, they only do that for the elderly or terminally ill.
    Si would not let anyone else sit in the house with Polo. He’s funny like that .....

    We’ll sort something out but thank you for the suggestions
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    No problem, I thought it's worth just throwing out suggestions - another stupid one, I don't suppose that Polo could go to work with him a day or two? I know that the hoomin who has Crash's brother takes him to work in the centre of London every day lol
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    It is a dog friendly office so it’s not a stupid question at all but as Polo has got older, he’s becoming more and more freaked out by anything that’s not home. Tbh, he was in a state the whole time we were away. And, with his arthritis, he wouldn’t be able to walk from Waterloo to the office.
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    Aww poor baby! Would Si be able to work at home more whilst you are away? Maybe persuade Jess/Katie to do a day or so too?
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