[artie merlino]

Aloha Everyone......it's been awhile, just doing an "Insanity" up-date?
Since I've had my Yorkie Family, my 6 yr. old Artie-Father and a 5 yr. old female, Abigail & their Daughter Pom-Pom, almost 4 yrs. old now. I some how
have ended-up doing "Yorkie Rescues", I must be a Yorkie Magnet? A friend of mine that is a Yorkie Breeder gave me a small male, he is 5 months old now
but I have had him for 2 months since May 4th. My Birthday was on May 27,
she said he was a Birthday Present? He is barely 3 lbs. He has been alot of work since it's been awhile since I have had a Puppy! I have not even named him yet, b/c I am still debating over whether I should keep him or not?
I feel so guilty if I keep him b/c I did NOT plan on getting another Dog, especially another Yorkie! So I was NOT mentally, emotionally or financially ready to acquire another one? The Breeder said if I do NOT want him I can sell him and give her 1/2 the money (she wants $1,000.00 for him). My Pack has accepted him and I have NO Problems w/him, he is AKC Registered w/5 Champions in his Pedigree (3 Generations) and has had all his shots/wormed,
all I have to get is his Rabies shot, Micro-chip and Nuetering. I have not really invested much money since I already have everything for the other 3.
He is already, Leash & Crate Trained and almost House-Broken, except for a couple of pee accidents! He knows basic commands & Tricks, he's actually getting "Trained" by the other 3. I like him but I'm not totally in Love w/him the way I am w/my 3. When I have taken a Rescue in the past I have kept them as long as 3 months to find them a new forever home, but in this case
the Breeder is putting pressure & guilt on me to keep him b/c she knows how I care for my Yorkies. My Heart and Mind are trying to make the right decision
I have had up to 5 Yorkies, it's too much work, I am barely keeping up w/4!
I feel guilty if I keep him b/c of the Economy, I'm supposed to be cutting corners & staying on a Budget and I feel guilty if I sell him b/c I feel like I'm insulting a Friend that has given me a Special Gift! Do I sound confused? Thanks for letting me vent, I guess I should be Happy & Grateful that my Friend thinks so highly of me! I still don't know what to do?