[rnnw62]

I have adopted older dogs including a 3 year old yorkie female. I also
have other dogs and at first it was rather intense, but with time and
patience she has become a very loved and valued family member. It
takes hard work but the payback in my opinion is priceless. The only
thing I can't stress is to think this through fully and not to do anything
on impulse. Taking on this should be a lifelong commitment and not
taken lightly like...well if it doesn't work we can always get rid of her.
I have at times needed to enlist the help of obedience people and
even behaviorists so just know sometimes a transition can be easy
and sometimes it's not. Make sure you ask all the necessary questions
that pretain to your present situation like if the animal gets along
with other animals, kids etc. Look for signs that the present owner
truly cares for it's best interest and they aren't trying to dump off
a problem that could become your worst nightmare.