TNK - I re-read the posts and don't think anyone has been critizing you. Your initial post asked for advise and that is all people have been giving you. I really think the posts have been friendly with a lot of good advise and a lot of sharing of information and experiences.
When you move out of your mom's house, you can get your Yorkie -- and, your mom can help you with it -- but, only if she wants --- it does sound like there are already a lot of pets in her house for her to care for.
I babysit my daughter's dog occasionally when they go out of town, etc. But, I couldn't manage it on a steady basis. I love her dog and enjoy having it once in a while, but it is a lot of extra work for me - especially since I already have two dogs of my one.
If I were you, I'd wait until I get a place of my own and then figure out how to care for my little dog without my mom's help. It certainly can be home alone some. Many of us work and have to leave our pets at home - and it's works just fine.
Remember when you ask for advise and people give advise - you're going to hear all sorts of different opinions. And a lot of the responses you are getting are to other people's posts - not directly to you.
Again - I haven't seen any criticism -- just a lot of different opinions and advise. Don't let a lot of different opinions bother you.
Good luck! Carol Jean |