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sandrag86 · 11-17-2012, 08:17 AM

Wow - thank you everyone for all the advice and tips.
I am a little scared about the entire money thing...but then again, I am always paranoid about money in general. I spent lots of money on my dogs in the past and my kitty so I understand the vet bills and everything. I am prepared for that.
To be honest, I really think it would be good for me. After losing my little fur baby best friend of 15 years I am ready now to adopt again. My boyfriend and I are very excited (his Mom has approved) and I think we are ready for this. Of course I will research some more...it is possible for me to go home at lunch for the first little while and I do have a week and a half off from work during Christmas which might help as well.
I am sure even the boyfriend's Mom might go down and check on him from time to time.

The puppy that I am looking at is estimated to grow to about 5lbs (I don't want a tiny/toy one, I hear there are more issues with these ones as well), he has had his shots (parvo, dhpp), has been dewormed, with a letter from the vet and a "1 year written health guarantee" which I am going to ask the lady about when I see her because I was hoping to visit the puppy sometime tomorrow. He is also fully weaned on dry food.

I do have a question, this little guy is 9 weeks old and someone said that you shouldn't adopt if they are under 12 weeks...the only thing is that if I get him neutered before then then my vet will do this for $100 cheaper as well as microchip (do you guys think it is a good idea to microchip)?

I love animals, and I just want to give them the best lives possible and I believe I will always have fun. I have gone through some tough times the past 2 years and a friend of mine said that this little guy will change my world.

When I read some of the responses I was a little sad (not in a bad way!!!) because of course these are all very good reasons to not jump into this...but I have been thinking about this for a very long time...and only recently am I financially able to purchase one.

Thanks so much to everyone who responded. This little community is honestly fantastic!
And I will be picking the book up this afternoon!

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11-17-2012, 08:17 AM	#17
sandrag86 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 63	Wow - thank you everyone for all the advice and tips. I am a little scared about the entire money thing...but then again, I am always paranoid about money in general. I spent lots of money on my dogs in the past and my kitty so I understand the vet bills and everything. I am prepared for that. To be honest, I really think it would be good for me. After losing my little fur baby best friend of 15 years I am ready now to adopt again. My boyfriend and I are very excited (his Mom has approved) and I think we are ready for this. Of course I will research some more...it is possible for me to go home at lunch for the first little while and I do have a week and a half off from work during Christmas which might help as well. I am sure even the boyfriend's Mom might go down and check on him from time to time. The puppy that I am looking at is estimated to grow to about 5lbs (I don't want a tiny/toy one, I hear there are more issues with these ones as well), he has had his shots (parvo, dhpp), has been dewormed, with a letter from the vet and a "1 year written health guarantee" which I am going to ask the lady about when I see her because I was hoping to visit the puppy sometime tomorrow. He is also fully weaned on dry food. I do have a question, this little guy is 9 weeks old and someone said that you shouldn't adopt if they are under 12 weeks...the only thing is that if I get him neutered before then then my vet will do this for $100 cheaper as well as microchip (do you guys think it is a good idea to microchip)? I love animals, and I just want to give them the best lives possible and I believe I will always have fun. I have gone through some tough times the past 2 years and a friend of mine said that this little guy will change my world. When I read some of the responses I was a little sad (not in a bad way!!!) because of course these are all very good reasons to not jump into this...but I have been thinking about this for a very long time...and only recently am I financially able to purchase one. Thanks so much to everyone who responded. This little community is honestly fantastic! And I will be picking the book up this afternoon! )