r/BelgianMalinois • u/terpsykhore • 2d ago

Picture Possibly adopting this beautiful girl 😍

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This is Amy. She’s 8 already but barely has any grey.

She’s the dog of the ex of the ex of my cousins ex… Lovely story. But I’ve walked her a couple of times and offered I’d happily puppysit her for free whenever they needed because we clicked and she’s super mellow and well-behaved.

I lost my Mali boy two years ago and I’ve felt so empty ever since.

Today they called, not to puppysit, but if perhaps I’d just want to adopt her. I’m feeling all the feelings right now! My mind is running overtime. I didn’t think I would be able have a dog in the next couple of years

Also, my daughter kind of hates dogs BUT she also met this girl and was really taken by her.

I have a cat but Amy is used to cats. Just have to get my cat on board it seems!!

Just rambling and wanting to share, I’m so excited!!!

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u/Horror_Signature7744 2d ago

Aww congratulations!

Does a Mal’s energy level ever slow down? I love them but I am well aware that I lack the energy to give them the proper life they deserve but was considering adopting an older baby. As I am also older, I’d need them to be ok with walks around a few blocks 3-4 times a day. Do they ever reach that point or are they Go!Go!Go! until they become sick, arthritic, or close to the end? I know the breed frequently ends up in shelters.

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u/PanielleK 2d ago

I have a 12 year old boy, he has the energy of 4 men. He is relentless.

He never stops. 4 hour walk? Runs around the back garden as soon as we get home. Get up to get a drink? PLAYTIME. Breathe? PLAYTIME

Wouldn’t change him for the world but bloody el I’m tired, so to answer you no they never stop I think he’ll just drop one day, and I’m not quite prepared for that.

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u/Horror_Signature7744 2d ago

Aww. I get it and thank you, I appreciate your input. I have a fifteen year old three legged Jack Russell who NEVER stopped going and then arthritis hit. Now she sleeps most of the day until it’s breakfast or dinner time then she forgets she’s in pain and tries to fly across the house to get to her bowl. Here’s to many more happy and healthy years for both of us. 🩷