Dogs that don't want to be left alone

[Catherine]

That is why I don't have a dog. On my worst working day, I am gone twelve hours. I have sets of guinea pigs and I leave them food. I made a point of getting a second dove. The reptiles live in groups unless they are solitary by nature.

A dog would be miserable with me. If you are going to have a dog you need to be there. Even a bird would not cope with long hours alone. A cat would do better on its own. Time is one thing that should be considered when choosing a pet.

I agree long hours alone are a form of emotional abuse.