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karen scarlet · 06-24-2009, 02:59 PM

I have an old girl 15 and still in ok health for her age..yesterday i went to look at a yorkie that the lady just can't keep..she is 4 months old. my concern is do you think my Kati will be tramatized(sp) by having a little puppy in her house..really cute puppy and offered her to me for 500.00 give me your opinion I just don't want Kati to suffer or be jealous....Please give me some advice~~~~~

shannonroselive · 06-24-2009, 03:31 PM

I think, if I were in your shoes, I might bring the puppy around Katie in her house a few times just to visit. See how she likes the baby and how they interact with each other. If she seems afraid or uncomfortable, i'd say no. Let the old girl live out her life with you as she always has. Maybe later on down the road, you can find another baby when the time is right.
If, on the other hand, Katie seems to like having the lil feller around, i say go for it! Maybe she's the mommy type or would just like a pal. Good luck either way!

Leigh22 · 06-24-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by karen scarlet

I have an old girl 15 and still in ok health for her age..yesterday i went to look at a yorkie that the lady just can't keep..she is 4 months old. my concern is do you think my Kati will be tramatized(sp) by having a little puppy in her house..really cute puppy and offered her to me for 500.00 give me your opinion I just don't want Kati to suffer or be jealous....Please give me some advice~~~~~

I don't know what sort of temperament your little girl has, so I don't want to give you bad advice. If it were me, I wouldn't get the pup. I think it's great that Kati is in such good health, but she is getting a little up there and I would just devote all my time to her right now. I'm sorry, I don't mean to be a downer. I just learned the hard way.

Patti · 06-24-2009, 04:23 PM

i would see if you can get them together and see if Kati gets upset. I had a 8 year old pom who was snappy and grumpy and I brought in 3 others over a couple years time and she was fine with it and actually mellowed out some.

AbbysMom08 · 06-24-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Leigh22

I don't know what sort of temperament your little girl has, so I don't want to give you bad advice. If it were me, I wouldn't get the pup. I think it's great that Kati is in such good health, but she is getting a little up there and I would just devote all my time to her right now. I'm sorry, I don't mean to be a downer. I just learned the hard way.

I have to agree with Leigh22.

Xaleia · 06-25-2009, 05:02 AM

I will tell you my experience with this. I have a 13 year old yorkie. She has always loved other dogs, people, etc. She is in good health..pretty much. We had lost our Leilauni about 2 years ago. I thought to myself..poor Corkie, she is alone while I'm at work..and she'd always had another yorkie around her whole life. Her Mom Cass or Leilauni. Soooooo..I think, well I'd love to have another baby..... and then poor little Cork would not be alone.

MISTAKE on my part. The pup wants to play ( Marley is almost one year now and still the same thing). He jumps her..rolls around nipping at her..chases her... runs and slams into her. He just wants to play. She does NOT. She has not been happy about his arrival. I have to keep them separated a lot. She lives up ..in her bed..on the table, computer desk, the bed..etc..out of his way a lot of the time. I did her NO favors. If I had to do it over again, I would not of gotten him till after she had left me and this world.
Just my opinion. Also as the others have said, quite possibly your older gal might enjoy the attention, so maybe bring the pup in and see how she does.... but I know I wish I'd not brought Marley in until after..... Although a world without Marley for me..would be without a ton of laughs.
But then..this should not of been about me.

Good luck

FlDebra · 06-25-2009, 05:24 AM

I can tell you our experience with our own Katie. Our Katie is an almost 17 year old dachshund. About 5 years ago, she seemed on her last legs, barely moved around, just laid there most of the time and had no spunk at all. We decided to get another dog as it might help ease the pain since we thought Katie was going soon. When we first brought home a puppy, Katie ignored her for about a week. Then she just started coming back to life. She occasionally would play with the pup and seemed to find new energy and life. It was the best thing we ever did! I think part of Katie's morose attitiude was just being lonely for canine companionship. Having another around certainly gave her back some of her own youth.

She is getting to the point again where she can no longer get about easily. We help her in and out to go potty. She has a lot of accidents and walks with obvious pain. I know she is at the end of her time but at least we gave her another 4-5 years of happiness that I do not think she would have had, if we had not gotten a puppy (and then another and another -- lol!). The other dogs truly have been good for her. Now, this last puppy Rocky, I think is getting on her nerves a bit. But she will be 17 in August and I don't think we will be able to restore her youth again at this point. I do try to keep Rocky away from her most of the time. When she has her good moments, I let him greet her, but she is soon overwhelmed. So, I guess it all depends on exactly what condition your Katie is in. If she can physically tolerate a pup, I say go for it! But if she is not able to endure a little persistent play, maybe hold off unless you can give them each their own space.

megansmomma · 06-25-2009, 06:57 AM

I would like to chime in and say that Doodlebug bothers Truman (my foster pup who is very old) but only when they are outside in the yard. Maybe instead of bringing home a rehomed puppy you could consider an older pup who is out of that playful crazy stage and is a little more calm. Pebbles and Bogey who are both 2 plus pretty much leave Truman alone

unlike the bratty Dbugs. It might be a nice compromise. Then when it comes time that your Kati is no longer with you, add a puppy with the young adult. Just a thought.......

06-24-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
karen scarlet Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: punta gorda fl Posts: 128 Blog Entries: 1	i have a 15 yr old yorkie should i get another one looked at the furbaby yesterday bu I have an old girl 15 and still in ok health for her age..yesterday i went to look at a yorkie that the lady just can't keep..she is 4 months old. my concern is do you think my Kati will be tramatized(sp) by having a little puppy in her house..really cute puppy and offered her to me for 500.00 give me your opinion I just don't want Kati to suffer or be jealous....Please give me some advice~~~~~

06-24-2009, 04:23 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	i would see if you can get them together and see if Kati gets upset. I had a 8 year old pom who was snappy and grumpy and I brought in 3 others over a couple years time and she was fine with it and actually mellowed out some. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

06-25-2009, 05:02 AM	#6
Xaleia YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 252	I will tell you my experience with this. I have a 13 year old yorkie. She has always loved other dogs, people, etc. She is in good health..pretty much. We had lost our Leilauni about 2 years ago. I thought to myself..poor Corkie, she is alone while I'm at work..and she'd always had another yorkie around her whole life. Her Mom Cass or Leilauni. Soooooo..I think, well I'd love to have another baby..... and then poor little Cork would not be alone. MISTAKE on my part. The pup wants to play ( Marley is almost one year now and still the same thing). He jumps her..rolls around nipping at her..chases her... runs and slams into her. He just wants to play. She does NOT. She has not been happy about his arrival. I have to keep them separated a lot. She lives up ..in her bed..on the table, computer desk, the bed..etc..out of his way a lot of the time. I did her NO favors. If I had to do it over again, I would not of gotten him till after she had left me and this world. Just my opinion. Also as the others have said, quite possibly your older gal might enjoy the attention, so maybe bring the pup in and see how she does.... but I know I wish I'd not brought Marley in until after..... Although a world without Marley for me..would be without a ton of laughs. But then..this should not of been about me. Good luck __________________ ~On the 8th day, God made Yorkies~ Cj , Corkie Marley and now Lily Keilani!

06-25-2009, 05:24 AM	#7
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I can tell you our experience with our own Katie. Our Katie is an almost 17 year old dachshund. About 5 years ago, she seemed on her last legs, barely moved around, just laid there most of the time and had no spunk at all. We decided to get another dog as it might help ease the pain since we thought Katie was going soon. When we first brought home a puppy, Katie ignored her for about a week. Then she just started coming back to life. She occasionally would play with the pup and seemed to find new energy and life. It was the best thing we ever did! I think part of Katie's morose attitiude was just being lonely for canine companionship. Having another around certainly gave her back some of her own youth. She is getting to the point again where she can no longer get about easily. We help her in and out to go potty. She has a lot of accidents and walks with obvious pain. I know she is at the end of her time but at least we gave her another 4-5 years of happiness that I do not think she would have had, if we had not gotten a puppy (and then another and another -- lol!). The other dogs truly have been good for her. Now, this last puppy Rocky, I think is getting on her nerves a bit. But she will be 17 in August and I don't think we will be able to restore her youth again at this point. I do try to keep Rocky away from her most of the time. When she has her good moments, I let him greet her, but she is soon overwhelmed. So, I guess it all depends on exactly what condition your Katie is in. If she can physically tolerate a pup, I say go for it! But if she is not able to endure a little persistent play, maybe hold off unless you can give them each their own space. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

06-25-2009, 06:57 AM	#8
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I would like to chime in and say that Doodlebug bothers Truman (my foster pup who is very old) but only when they are outside in the yard. Maybe instead of bringing home a rehomed puppy you could consider an older pup who is out of that playful crazy stage and is a little more calm. Pebbles and Bogey who are both 2 plus pretty much leave Truman alone unlike the bratty Dbugs. It might be a nice compromise. Then when it comes time that your Kati is no longer with you, add a puppy with the young adult. Just a thought....... __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

06-24-2009, 03:31 PM	#2
shannonroselive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Where ever the wind blows! Posts: 612	I think, if I were in your shoes, I might bring the puppy around Katie in her house a few times just to visit. See how she likes the baby and how they interact with each other. If she seems afraid or uncomfortable, i'd say no. Let the old girl live out her life with you as she always has. Maybe later on down the road, you can find another baby when the time is right. If, on the other hand, Katie seems to like having the lil feller around, i say go for it! Maybe she's the mommy type or would just like a pal. Good luck either way!