Dilemma for Rusty

Yes that is our gut feeling- we have a large balcony and he is already toilet trained but we know in our hearts that he needs a big backyard and someone around all the time.

Thank you for your replies, yes he is 4-5 months old- so tiny.

Hi there, We are in-laws of a little Spoodle called Rusty. He is 4 months old and is living with our in-laws, our sister in law adopted Rusty for her two Autistic kids (who are teenagers at 15 and 18) as she thought our oldest nephew (non verbal) might have a companion. Unfortunately as they live upstairs (Mum and two kids live upstairs as when Mum and former husband separated Mum built on top of her parents house) they are all essentially in charge of Rusty. No no one in the House has ever had a pet; and they are essentially not coping (training, toilet etc) and not giving Rusty the love he needs, kids included. My husband and I are happy to take him, and costs involved but we have a massive dilemma- we live in an apartment which is west facing in Sydney- so, quite cool right now- but sooo hot in Summer and we worry that if we take Rusty- when we are not home during the day he will be too hot. It’s finally cool now in May but has been hot from December through to April. What is the best option for Rusty- can we make it cool outside for him so that he can have a lovely life- of course with constant love and walks everyday except for 4 days a week during business hours that we are not home? (7-4) We would much prefer him in a loving home regardless- just don’t want to hinder him from being adopted by a beautiful family with a big backyard and kids who will love him? Any advice is appreciated. love Katie, Jim and Rusty