Quarantine Life

melloworca6 said:That’s not even true. I’ve been asking around because this is a massive issue for me if I end up stuck in quarantine. You can leave your pet with a sitter (or pay for a kennel), or someone else can come walk them while you stay inside. You aren't supposed to go out yourself.

I don't see how I'm endangering anyone by putting on gloves and a mask and just walking the dog alone without talking to a soul. Especially since where I live, we can easily keep our distance from everyone else.

Alexander Bishop2 said:😢 Since this sounds like pure paranoia to me, where exactly did you get that information?
jer na CDC website visitors. The regulations say it’s allowed, and even someone from the command center confirmed it during a press briefing—if I recall correctly, they've actually addressed this exact question several times over the last few months.

Drew Gonzalez75 said:I mean, what would stop a parent from taking a young child for a walk outside?☕

Exactly. It should definitely be allowed, provided you aren't coming into close contact with other people...

Disclaimer: Personally, I think self-isolation is a totally unnecessary concept given the current situation...

Alexander Bishop2 said:😢 Since this sounds like pure paranoia to me, where exactly did you get that information?
jer na CDC website visitors. The regulations say it’s allowed, and even someone from the command center confirmed it during a press briefing—if I recall correctly, they've actually addressed this exact question several times over the last few months.

Drew Gonzalez75 said:I mean, what would stop a parent from taking a young child for a walk outside?☕

melloworca6 As specified by:
This really shouldn't be happening. I've been looking into this because being forced into quarantine would be a massive headache for me. You can always find someone to watch your dog, or even pay for a pet hotel, or have a friend come by for walks—but you won't be allowed to leave the house yourself.

I honestly can't imagine who I'd be inconveniencing by throwing on my mask and gloves to take the dog for a walk. Especially since, where I live, there's plenty of room to maintain a good distance from everyone else anyway.

mellowskipper Asks:
I suppose you can only walk a dog if you actually own one.

Lawrence Reed3 said:I think it’s just because the people enforcing these rules made it up as they go along, even though the actual health experts don't seem to see any issue with folks getting some fresh air as long as they stay away from crowds. Like, I went out for a run at 7:00 this morning and there wasn't a soul in sight—you can easily keep a massive distance from anyone when the streets are empty!
Honestly, I doubt you'd actually get fined, because how is an officer supposed to prove you weren't home? They can't just hand out tickets for no reason.
But hey, at least while you're stuck in quarantine, you can still have people over to your place if nothing else.

driftingtinker said:During those spring lockdowns, my dogs were absolutely dying to get out for walks.

Lawrence Reed3 said:So, according to what the epidemiologists are saying—and I guess they know their stuff—you're actually allowed to head outdoors as long as you stay away from crowds and don't get right up in anyone's personal space. It’s just that the people actually enforcing these rules? They don't seem to get it at all—it feels more like they're just looking for any excuse to pad their pockets.

melloworca6 said:That’s not even true. I’ve been asking around because this is a massive issue for me if I end up stuck in quarantine. You can leave your pet with a sitter (or pay for a kennel), or someone else can come walk them while you stay inside. You aren't supposed to go out yourself.

I don't see how I'm endangering anyone by putting on gloves and a mask and just walking the dog alone without talking to a soul. Especially since where I live, we can easily keep our distance from everyone else.

Nicholas Davis4 said:

melloworca6 As specified by:
This really shouldn't be happening. I've been looking into this because being forced into quarantine would be a massive headache for me. You can always find someone to watch your dog, or even pay for a pet hotel, or have a friend come by for walks—but you won't be allowed to leave the house yourself.

I honestly can't imagine who I'd be inconveniencing by throwing on my mask and gloves to take the dog for a walk. Especially since, where I live, there's plenty of room to maintain a good distance from everyone else anyway.

mellowskipper Asks:
I suppose you can only walk a dog if you actually own one.

It simply means that those who own dogs hold a certain level of privilege over those without them.
Why should anyone care whether someone owns a dog or not?
Who’s going to take care of things when you're sidelined with the flu, a pulled muscle, or a nasty stomach bug, especially if you're out in the Pacific Northwest?
Some of you will have the chance to get out and enjoy a walk, while others simply won't be able to.
Since they don't have a dog.

Unfer.

melloworca6 said:Then they eased up. People were literally begging neighbors to walk their dogs because they weren't allowed out. We’d make deals among ourselves, but you can't realistically expect someone to step up and walk your dog three or four times a day for two straight weeks.

Edit: I think there’s a massive difference between being in self-isolation and being in actual quarantine because you're contagious. If you're infectious, you aren't going anywhere.

What’s your solution then? Let dogs pee and poop inside the house? Not everyone can handle that—my first dog certainly won't. Am I supposed to just let him get sick because he won't go inside after 12+ hours? I've tried it. We ended up locked in the house without a key; he wouldn't go for 14 hours until he literally couldn't hold it anymore and turned into a puddle. I'm not about to abuse my dog like that.

Believe it or not, even with a stomach bug, the flu, or dizziness so bad I'm hitting walls—along with all sorts of other pains—I still take the dog out to pee and crap, regardless of the weather, whether it's -5 or 105 degrees. No, I don't hang out with people when I'm feeling like absolute garbage and am contagious, but I still take him out to do his business. If I broke my leg, someone would probably jump in to help, but with COVID, you're stuck because even the people who usually help are stuck in isolation with you. That's why dog walking became such a mess for everyone—our backups go into lockdown right along with us since we're all in the same household.

Drew Gonzalez75 said:Alternatively, you could board them at a kennel. And parents dealing with kids have plenty of hurdles to clear, so they find ways to make it work.
At the end of the day, having a dog is your choice. It isn't a necessity, so you shouldn't expect special privileges or exceptions that people without pets don't get.
Do you honestly think it isn't torture for a small child to be stuck inside for days without running through a park or even just out in front of the building?😵

Drew Gonzalez75 said:That just goes to show that dogs aren't really meant for apartment living; people just keep them there on a whim.
Anyway, I won't go off-topic anymore. Honestly, if I find out someone is supposed to be in quarantine and I see them out walking their dog, I’m calling the police immediately. They can explain themselves to the authorities.

melloworca6 said:Good grief. 🤣

Thank God everyone's status is posted publicly so you know exactly who's quarantined or sick and can live your life accordingly. 😁 (Watch your step, too—everyone seems to be on edge lately, and you might catch a stray punch if you say the wrong thing). That’s probably why this virus isn't spreading faster; there's a giant neon sign over everyone's head flashing "I have COVID."