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Sharon_268 · 07-12-2007, 03:09 PM

to make a long story short- when I was about 10 years old (I'm 22 now), my parents bought me a cocker spaniel puppy, which I named Buttons, from the local pet store. Sorry to say, when I started junior high school I no longer put in the time and effort needed to keep the dog, so my parents were left to walk and care for her. Eventually, my parents gave me a few weeks notice. They basically said if I didn't start taking responsibility for Buttons they would have to find a new home for her. So, a few weeks later Buttons went to live with my aunt and uncle. They have no children of their own, so Buttons became their daughter and she's been happy ever since.

Now, my aunt and uncle are moving out of their house with big backyard into an apartment in a few weeks and they will not be able to bring along Buttons because of the no-pet rule in the apartment they are going to. My aunt is also now in a wheelchair (part of why she's moving out of the house). Buttons is now 12 years old, a little overweight, she has a weak bladder, she's deaf in both ears, and going blind in 1 eye. She also has arthritis. Other than that, she's just as loving as she was when she was a puppy, just slower.

Here's my question: what should they/I do with Buttons? I'm older now, just graduated from college. I now have Mckenna- my 9 month old yorkie, who I've had since January. She also was a gift, but this time I plan on keeping her forever.

Is it possible to bring Buttons to live with myself and Mckenna, while she lives out her last few days/years- however many she has left? Would Mckenna mind? Mckenna is very playful and I'm not sure how she would do with an older companion dog. If I didn't bring Buttons to live with me, how would I go about finding a new home for her? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

07-12-2007, 03:09 PM	#1
Sharon_268 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York, USA Posts: 59	Need advice about my cocker spaniel which will affect my yorkie to make a long story short- when I was about 10 years old (I'm 22 now), my parents bought me a cocker spaniel puppy, which I named Buttons, from the local pet store. Sorry to say, when I started junior high school I no longer put in the time and effort needed to keep the dog, so my parents were left to walk and care for her. Eventually, my parents gave me a few weeks notice. They basically said if I didn't start taking responsibility for Buttons they would have to find a new home for her. So, a few weeks later Buttons went to live with my aunt and uncle. They have no children of their own, so Buttons became their daughter and she's been happy ever since. Now, my aunt and uncle are moving out of their house with big backyard into an apartment in a few weeks and they will not be able to bring along Buttons because of the no-pet rule in the apartment they are going to. My aunt is also now in a wheelchair (part of why she's moving out of the house). Buttons is now 12 years old, a little overweight, she has a weak bladder, she's deaf in both ears, and going blind in 1 eye. She also has arthritis. Other than that, she's just as loving as she was when she was a puppy, just slower. Here's my question: what should they/I do with Buttons? I'm older now, just graduated from college. I now have Mckenna- my 9 month old yorkie, who I've had since January. She also was a gift, but this time I plan on keeping her forever. Is it possible to bring Buttons to live with myself and Mckenna, while she lives out her last few days/years- however many she has left? Would Mckenna mind? Mckenna is very playful and I'm not sure how she would do with an older companion dog. If I didn't bring Buttons to live with me, how would I go about finding a new home for her? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.