I got some serious questions?

Question

Okay, 1st- I got this dog for my grandmother, because i worry about her. She lives all the way in Jersey, and we are in North Carolina. She called us one day (my father is her son) worried because she had let this man come thru her house because he said that he was with a security company. After she gave him a tour of her house (i kno, not smart) he left, then her neighbors told her about a scam that had been going on in the area with situations like that. Now, my aunt lives with my grandmother, but she works at night, so my grandmother is usually home alone. My aunt also doesn't like dogs (my grandmother already told me she didn't mind) which was a little worrysome with the whole dog situation, but like i said, i worry about my grandma. NOw, i didnt tell my grandma that i got her a dog (i am still training him, and he was gonna be a christmas surprise) so she wouldn't kno. My mom and dad are both a litte concerned because of how my aunt acts. NOw, on the other hand i have another aunt. She lives down here on the other side of town where we stay. Her husband recently died and she is lonely, and one day when she was on the fone w/ my mom, the dog started to bark. she questioned my mom about it and all, and said she would be interested in at least meeting it, and that she'd be willing to pay me for it (i would never ask her to pay me for him). I have been tossing the decision up in the air over and over in my mind about who should i give this puppy to. My biggest problem with giving it to my grandma was my aunt, then a few days ago i found out that my aunt will be leaving for africa in January. Now i don't know what to do, at first i was starting to lean towards my aunt (the one that wants the dog) but after learning this i just don't know...

Situation #2. I have a job that i love dearly, i've been at it for a little over a year now, and i just got a raise ( a small one, but a raise nontheless). Shortly after my newfound money my doctor tells me that i need knee surgery. *that sucks*. I took it all in stride, got some extra hours at work to kinda make up for the time that i would have off. I have been outta work now for about 7 or so weeks. They've kept me on as a worker, although i am not getting paid (of course) This is my last week of bedrest. I askd my Physical Therapists if they felt that i could, or should go back to work, her response was "I can't tell you not to go back to work, but i wouldn't advise it, Its' gonna be up to you". Not what i wanted to hear. As much as i love my job, i love myself and my body more, and i don't want to risk damaging it any more. Now note, i don't NEED this job, but i enjoy having earned my own money and it makes it so that i can take care of myself and my responsibilities w/out having had help from my parents. I don't know what to do...

PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Sorry, that is way too long!

Answer 2

The situation with the dog..

"Suprising" someone with a dog is not a good idea.  I know you worry about your grandma, but she also may not be ready to add a dog to her home.  Dogs are alot of work and care, and it may be more than what your granny is wanting to handle.  Perhaps you should ask grandma if she even wants a dog.  Otherwise, give the dog to the aunt who does want him.  It wouldnt be fair to the dog to go to a home where its not wanted.

This really isnt the best place to advise on your other situation.. as this is about DOGS.  Perhaps you can get some kind of "light duty" restrictions from your Dr, so you can go back to work and do some light duty work.

Answer 3

Never, ever give a dog as a surprise gift to someone.  It's not fair to the dog or the person getting the dog.  Either keep the dog and take good care of it, or find a rescue group or no-kill shelter where it can be kept until adopted.  

As far as the problem with your knee and job, you need to see if you can quality for any kind of disability.  You don't say what kind of work you've been doing, so I don't know if it's possible for you to seek some other work that's not as physically demanding.  You need to look at all your options before deciding anything.

Answer 4

Problem #1 - You need to keep the dog and care for it, or find a rescue group that will place the dog in a home.  Dogs should never be gotten as gifts.  No responsible breeder or rescue group would have sold a puppy to someone if that was the goal. http://www.petfinder.com can give you contact info for rescue groups in your area.

Problem #2 - Not a dog question.  But, you may be eligible for disability.  Ask your PT or DR about it.  

Answer 5

Dogs don't make good presents, although it is very good that you're training it first.  Don't you want the dog?  Or are you unable to keep it?  If you don't want or can't have it, then give it to the aunt who wants it, but otherwise, I think it should be yours.  It's already attached to you.

For your other question, I think you should protect your body any way you can.  It's the only one you have.  When you're older, you'll never look back and think, "I wish I would have kept that job I had."  Nope, you're gonna wish you'd taken care of yourself.  When your knee is healed completely, I'm sure your job will be happy to have you back.  If not, you've got a great resume, you can get hired with another company in the same line of work.