Sooo many major changes in my 60s!!

[Attaloss01]

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place. Hopefully

2.5 years ago I ended a 30 yesr marriage. My spouse developed a dementia and became very abusive. Didn't realize what was happening until after we split.

Then I had cancer ( overcame it) and a stroke (I learned how to walk again). About a year ago my landlord said he intends to demolish the house I've lived in for 25 years. I raised my kids here. They gave me lots of notice so I reluctantly started looking. OMG have the rents skyrocketed in 25 yrs. It's a landlord's market.

Problem #2. I have a 9 year old mid sized dog, Evie and 2 clean indoor cats.

I can easily find a place with my 2 cats but my dog? No way. Ive applied to over 40 places. I am welcome, in 60% of cases my cats are welcome but no dogs. At least not one that weighs 45 lbs.

I have 2.5 months left to find a place. Evie is a reactive dog. She barks a lot and ... suddenly ... she was abused as a pup and I rescued her. Obedience training, medication nothing with stop her being noisy and reacting to strangers. On top, Evie has physical health issues. Probable diabetes and severe arthritis. Yet she bounces around like a kangaroo when she sees me.

I can't really afford a vet now I'm alone.

Can you see where I'm going with this? Giving her to a new owner would be soooo hard on her and I doubt any would put up with her barking or pay for her health issues. I'd be afraid she'd end her days at a dog pound. Friends and relatives cannot take her.

I'm left with a huge decision to make over the coming weeks. It will be yet another HUGE loss ... maybe even worse than the others.

So my anxiety disorder and depressive bouts are much worse!

I just had to get that out there. I feel like I just have had enough. I won't harm myself. I have 2 young grandsons. I just feel hopeless.

Thx!

Attaloss. xx

[LazyXrayEyes2255]

Looking for people/friends or pet /vet shop if they know anywhere or asking people in park with dog owners if they know anywhere you can live with your dog?

[Attaloss01 in reply to LazyXrayEyes2255]

Great idea. I've been doing that. I've had the word out for a while. I'll keep at it. Thanks!

[RS1974]

Is it possible you can rent or buy an RV? Cheapest way to live.Good luck.

[marsbarr]

Wow. That is a lot. You have come through a lot and with a little patience and prayer you will get through this . I will help you in the only way I know how. I will pray for you to find a place that accepts your 45lb barking dog, two cats and a fun place where the grandsons can visiting one you can afford. Your name is attaloss but you are not.Keep the Faith.

[CatDogLover]

just advice from my situation. On Zillow rents you can find houses where they have been on the market for a long time and are more motivated. I have two cats and three dogs. One cat and one dog are emotional support animals. I got lucky that the landlord was motivated. Good luck to you!

[Attaloss01 in reply to CatDogLover]

Thanks CarDogLover! Appreciate.

[Attaloss01]

Hi, thanks for your reply. I would never i.pound my dog. Ever. She is way too bonded, that would be cruel.

Also the law you refer to does not apply in Canada. Some of the provinces have it and some don't. Mine doesn't unfortunately.

Thanks anyway.

[catsrock]

I hope you find a way to keep Evie. I'm sending you lots of good vibes.