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Originally Posted by makemepretty  I think you should wait till your son is a little older. Little dogs tend to be scared of kids more than bigger dogs(and it sounds like a big dog really wouldn't work in your household right now). Just enjoy Tilly for now.
I have two boys. We've had a cat(ohhh the mess), guinea pigs(they nip and shoot poop out of the cage), dwarf hamster(cute but lived a short life, thanks a lot pet store!), fish, turtle for a little while, hermit crab(kinda smelly but a very neat pet really). Pets really aren't toys and I think you should only get a pet if it's something YOU want, not for your son. I learned the hard way.
The heartbreak of a pet dying is hard. It was hard to explain to a 2 year old why the pet died, and it doesn't get easier when they're older and a pet dies of old age(both I've been through). We thought about getting a Sugar Glider but when I read they lived 15 years I changed my mind. I said if I'm committed to a pet for 15 years it's going to be one I want...hence my yorkie(who I've wanted forever). Since you just rehomed a pet, you might want to just take a break for now. Plus, with only one pet you can take her with you on vacation! A lot of hotels allow dogs if you check in advance. |
Thank you for all of your advice! Our pets are definately mine. LOL My son is so young he could care less if we had a pet or not. My hubby likes French Bulldogs, but I'm not so sure.
I don't know much about that breed.