When our daughters mixed breed pasted away, I felt so sorry for Sami. The times we couldn't take her with us made me feel so bad for her. Then one day my husband was talking to Sami and said you need a "partner in crime"LOL. Along came Odie and then Roo. It just made us feel better knowing they had each other when we were gone. It was the right decision for us and really three are not anymore work than one.(well bathing and grooming take longer) LOL. You'll know what is best for you.