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Originally Posted by DamSweet  I know this probably sounds like a no-brainer question - but I'm going to ask it anyway.
How did those of you with more than one fur-baby know that you were ready to add to your "fur-family"?
I would love to add to our family. Bridget will be 1 in October and I would love to find a fur-kid (not necessarily a puppy). The same reason I would like another is the same reason I'm not sure. I just LOVE my little girl - she has been so much fun and added so much life to my home that I would like to add another. But at the same time I love her so much - will I love another the same? Does that sound crazy? I remember wondering that when I was pregnant with my son (I hope that doesn't sound awful) I wanted him and we tried for him - but then I got worried that it wouldn't be the same the second time. But of course it was - I love him just as much!!
I look at Bridget and think how much fun she would have playing someone her own size and energy level - then I worry that she'll have a hard time adjusting because she is so spoiled. I'm sure (actually hoping) that she would adjust - but I don't want to cause any upset to her.
What are everyones thoughts -
1.) How did you know it was the right thing to do - and did your first baby adjust quickly or have a difficult time?
2.) Is it better to add a male if the first is a female - or doesn't it really make a difference?
3.) Would the same age be better - or do you think they adjust better to a baby
4.) Is there a time frame that you would consider "too soon" to bring another in.
5.) Bridget is the "boss" around here - even to the 3 cats - will that make a difference as to age and/or sex of the next one?
Sorry for playing "20 questions", but I really want to do this right - so there is less stress on everyone. What better place to get honest opinions than here! Thanks for your input! |
Bailey would get so excited when he was around my boyfriends two dogs, he just seemed so happy to be with them, So I really wanted Bailey to have a playmate around his size and age. I was going to go with an adult female first, but found it difficult to find one in Bailey's size range with a breeder that was close to where I live. I changed my mind and decided to go with another boy once I found Jesse, he was perfect for Bailey and I, and he fit in right away, I could not ask for a better experience. Bailey and Jesse meshed from the start, I thought there would be major jealousy issues, but there weren't. I love how my boys interact, they make me laugh so much, and their personalities are so different! I've had Jesse only a month and could not love him more, I love them both to pieces, and when they cuddle together in one bed it just warms my heart!!
Good luck in whatever you decide!
P.S..Bailey is almost 17 months, Jesse 27 months.