Danielle, you sound like a really responsible girl that has Cody's best interests at heart. As long as you go with your yorkie mommy instincts, I'm sure you'll make the right decisions.
I was in a similar situation almost four years ago, when I joined YT as a freshman in college. I was thinking about getting a yorkie, and while I got both positive and negative opinions from the people here (there are always positive and negative opinions here...), I decided that I wanted to make the commitment. I don't regret getting Wobie at all, and I think it was the perfect time to do it.
We've been through a lot of transitions, but Wobie has always been my priority. I am also proud to say that I've lived on my own, and worked a full time job for the four years of my college career, but Wobie has never been anything less than spoiled. It is possible!
The only time his care has ever been in anyone else's hands was when I was in Morocco working in an orphanage for two months. I left him with my mom. She'll also be watching him when I join the Peace Corps. So I suppose a supportive family is also neccessary, but it seems like you have that.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
