I have. We are not eligable, as far as I understood it. We have very strikt rules in Germany.

Maybe cheaper, but still expensive. Plus: my husband is allergic to most animals AND he does not want any right now, as our house is a bit of a work in progress. I disagree, but not enough to disregard his wishes. A pet should be a family decision in my opinion. He thinks we will do vacations where we will then need to have a pet sitter too. Poor man has not realised yet that this house will not be finished nor payed off before the children are adults themselves. Bless him.

Not sure if that’s possible. We’ve got very strikt rules here in Germany. I‘ve looked once into adoption but as far as I understood it, we (or rather my husband) are too old. Fostering might be the same. Plus: I don‘t think they‘ll like our living situation and.. sadly, I think my husband would not like the idea. Money is one point why we do not have another baby. A foster kid won‘t be cheap either.