I had been a huge advocate for owning multiples. I had two. I lost them both back to back. They had been companions for 15 years. When one passed the other was heartbroken.
Thinking back, I got Fancy so Binky wouldn't be lonely. I thought he needed a friend, would board better, and be happier. He was two when I got her. He loved her--she thought he was a pest. I thought he would board better. He always boarded well, but didn't want him lonely. Well, he continued to do just fine, and it was she who didn't like it.
Binky was great with the potty stuff. Fancy never was. He wanted to play and cuddle. She would growl at him and never let him sleep with her, even if it was chilly. When she passed first, he died of a broken heart.
So, I got her for him. Was it the best for him--no. I loved them both, but she was a real stinker to him.
Frankie is an only. He was housebroken the first week. He is happy and well-adjusted. He is not getting a friend. I would love to have a house full of yorkies, really. But, he is one happy guy--and I'm not changing that for him.
__________________ I still miss my doggies, but now I have Frankie  |