Need advice, please

[Pawsitive Thinking]

You may find that she is glad if you offer to take care of the dog for her - one less thing for her to worry about as she knows her pet will be in good hands. She is lucky to have you

[Lady's Human]

I would make arrangements with a neighbor of your aunt and ask them to check in on her and the dog. If your offer to take care of the dog would require that you take the dog with you, find another way. Your aunt has had enough stress, and the pup may be her only stress relief at this point.

[Laura's Babies]

That is my thinking too Lady's Human. Animals help to calm and cheer up and I would think this is a time when she needs her comfort more than ever. That dog could keep her going when she would feel like giving up.

Having said that, I would let her know IF it was to big a burden on her to care for the dog, that you would come get him and keep him until she is feeling better.

[jackie]

I agree that the dog may be one of the only good things going for her right now.

You can ask her if she needs extra help with walking the dog, or if she is out for a long period, she can drop it off with you. That will leave it open if she needs you to take care of the dog on a more long term basis.

I hope things start to look up for her and your uncle.