Hi everyone,
My neighbours are a young family and have a 9 year old kelpie that used to belong to the grandfather, but he died and they ended up with the dog.
He spends all his time outdoors and also does not get walked. He is a bit ignored really. I looked after him when they were away on holidays and ever since then, I have been walking him for them. He is a lovely dog.
He sleeps outside on the upstairs verandah, overlooking the backyard. He sleeps in the corner, with the back of the house behind him and a brick wall to one side. The verandah does have a roof so is protected from the rain, but is still exposed to wind and cold. The dog’s bed is one of those pad / flat mattress type beds. He does not have a kennel or blankets, or a bed he can nestle down in.
I have never owned a dog myself, so I am just looking for some opinions regarding these sleeping arrangements.
Should he have a kennel? Will he be cold in Winter? He slept in this same place last winter and I felt bad for him. Now I have gotten to know the dog, I feel even worse!
Am I worrying unnecessarily?
Located in Sydney.
Thanks!
- Martha
