I was thinking of getting 3 not too long ago....found a beautiful little girl that I tried to look into adopting....but I guess everything works out for a reason because now I feel like I definitely can't handle another furkid. Not just for financial reasons, but mine are a handful and just having 2 does take up a significant amount of my day and I don't think I'd have the time or energy for 3.
Yesterday was bath day...I spent 3 hours trying to wash, dry and groom both of the boys. Of course, this could be easily rectified by taking them to the groomer except I can't/won't do that. I've got a fearful/aggressive dog who'd have the runs for a week if I let a groomer touch him.
Taking them in the car has gotten nearly impossible....they both want to ride in my lap while I drive and it doesn't matter who else is available in the car to hold them. I am hoping this will be remedied by a booster seat, but I am not sure if they'll even go for it...and if I had 3, I don't think they'd all fit in a booster that fits in the front seat of my car.
It seems like one of them or both of them always have some kind of funk...fleas....runny poop...allergies....a tummy ache....one won't eat or the other is trying to eat something he shouldn't...and my carpet cleaner has become my best friend. I am constantly cleaning up poo and pee. And on vet trips or any trip, I always take both of them...even if it's for one dog. Neither dog gets left home alone out of fear they will have separation anxiety from being home alone.
Don't get me wrong...I love my boys to death and I wouldn't trade them for the world. I wanted high maintenance dogs and I got them. I also adopted both of them, so they both came with their fair share of problems.
I guess if I were in your situation, I'd look to see if I had the time and energy for another. Having a big house and a fenced in yard obviously will make it a lot easier to take on another one. If it were me, I'd wait until the wedding is over and I am moved in to make the decision. Let the pups you have adjust to the new house and new routine first and then bring another one in. Having 4 hands definitely helps...and with a husband, you'll have someone to help you with all of them!!
Yorkies are for sure addictive!! From my little experience with them, they are like no other breed of dog I've had before. It's more like having children than having dogs. I never used to worry about my dogs getting cold if they went outside without a coat. I never had to worry about if they ate enough so they wouldn't go into sugar shock. I've never had dogs with such sensitive little systems or hair that I had to brush and put in a pony tail daily...but those are all the reasons why I love having them!! I love spoiling and doting over them!! |