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DaisyMom · 10-09-2009, 02:31 PM

I understand how hard it is to walk away from a puppy when you have fallen in love, but my advice would be to consider how LONG that puppy will be an important part of your life; it is such an emotional and time commitment! Are you prepared to roll the dice?

This might seem silly if I said it to a non-Yorkie person, but (as a 2 time Yorkie owner with a new puppy right now) I think that bringing home this special family member is one of the most important decisions you can make for the next 10-15-20ish years. I do understand that Yorkies are first and foremost 'dogs,' but because of their size and associated care they become very child-like for many of us.

I applaud anyone who takes the time to ask questions, do research, and approach the decision to adopt.....particularly before the puppy has reached 12+ weeks.....very seriously.

Best wishes as you struggle with this decision.

10-09-2009, 02:31 PM	#37
DaisyMom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kansas City Posts: 273	I understand how hard it is to walk away from a puppy when you have fallen in love, but my advice would be to consider how LONG that puppy will be an important part of your life; it is such an emotional and time commitment! Are you prepared to roll the dice? This might seem silly if I said it to a non-Yorkie person, but (as a 2 time Yorkie owner with a new puppy right now) I think that bringing home this special family member is one of the most important decisions you can make for the next 10-15-20ish years. I do understand that Yorkies are first and foremost 'dogs,' but because of their size and associated care they become very child-like for many of us. I applaud anyone who takes the time to ask questions, do research, and approach the decision to adopt.....particularly before the puppy has reached 12+ weeks.....very seriously. Best wishes as you struggle with this decision.