Thanks to everyone for the kind welcomes. I think the rescue groups are wonderful and the people who foster or adopt special needs pets are special people. But having nursed my 15 year-old dog and 17-year old cat through their final illnesses in the space of 10 months, I really want a healthy puppy. I know that there are no real guarantees that even from the best breeder with the healthiest parent dogs, you can't still get a puppy with unexpected issues... but I'm going to do my darndest to start out right.
That said, I will be sending a donation to the Yorkie rescue group this weekend. I may not feel ready to give my heart to the cause, but a little cash might help someone else who is equal to the needs of one of these little dogs. |