Unfortunately, Layla doesn't really like other dogs, and other dogs are apprehensive and sometimes mean to her, because her tail can't move and that's a big show of expression. She would have to be mostly alone for the day, because any dogs playing rough or running around her risk hurting her spine more. As a special needs pet, she'd have a little room to herself and she'd have tons of attention and some exercise, but of course it's still a huge price! We figured out how much we spent on Layla last year, and it was astronomical! I couldn't believe the number, but it was close to $8,000
A lot of the year we had her somewhere almost every day, and we just can't do that anymore. It might be feasible if we could find a daycare that wouldn't charge much, but I don't see myself getting another job that would pay that much above what I make now.
I really try to stay out of drama at my work. I know I probably come off as snobby, but I sit at my desk and work, take breaks to go online sometimes (like now!) and I even eat my lunch right here. I don't hang out with people outside of work, mostly because I like to have respect for my coworkers and have them respect me. Too many of our after-work functions end with drunkenness and acting out and I just don't like it. But sometimes I think being closed off is the problem, because the people who are personally close to the managers seem to get further.