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Originally Posted by gwens  Tomorrow we welcome a new little Yorkie angel to our family. I have a 2 year old Bichon Yorkie (Brodie) and am a little nervous for him - I don't want him to think he is any less special or loved. Is there anything that really stands out that I should know when introducing his little sister?
I have been wanting a little sister for Brodie for a long time and I think we finally found her. She is a rescue from the huge puppy mill bust in Quebec (527 dogs) recently. Actually, she was born in the shelter just after they were all removed from the mill. She was only 5 ounces when her Mom and three siblings went to their foster Mom's place.
I can't even begin to share how excited we are to finally get her. I have spent alot of time on this site in the past two years (just viewing) and I think alot of the infomation I learned from this site will help as we go forward. |
Congratulations! How exciting!
When I brought Mia home in August, I took Brody with me to meet her and cuddled them both all the way back. But, they played 'King of the (my lap) Hill' at her house before we all left, with her winning most of the time...a first for Brody who usually wins that game with other puppy friends, and they were friends within minutes. I'd only had Brody 4 months when I got Mia. Both were just over 1 year old...an easy blend. She was somewhat confused, on the trip home, as to what was happening...as Brody had been when we brought him home. There is always an adjustment that must be made, but it doesn't have to be ugly.
When I bring a new one
home to meet the family, I do have a bit of a technique, the basis of which is
my love for both existing and new babies, and
confidence ('feeling') that everything is
okay and
normal. If you are nervous, scared, or tense, they will sense it and react accordingly.
With human children, people often offer 'bribes' (new toys/treats/trinkets) but I'd not try to bribe the existing fur baby with a new toy or treat...they usually are not interested anyway...the love I'd have for each of them I'd expect to be apparent to both of them
I doubt you'll have much of an issue, but it will depend entirely on you and especially the fur babies.
I am thrilled for you and your babies. I am amazed at 527 rescues...wow! I cannot even imagine trying to come up with that many names...
- Cat