Hugs all around. You guys all have contributed valuable things for me to take away from this thread. I just was feeling like a bad person for getting her. I'm definitely southern. Born and raised in the heart of Kentucky. I do want to clear up any misunderstanding about Darla and her age. I honestly have never said she was 10 weeks I can promise you that. When I first got on the board I knew right away what the general majority's stance was on the ideal time of when to bring home a puppy. I get that and I respect everyone's opinion. I know there are things that young pups pick up from other dogs that is key to being more socialized and well adjusted so they can live a happy life. Luckily we do have her older brother Buckwheat our German Shepherd who I kid you not, acts like an adoptive mom. I did receive AKC registration forms for Darla, and a family tree type thing. That traces back her lineage. I also got documentation on when shots and dew claws were done. Most importantly though I did receive documents which stated when she was born so I knew since getting her that she wasn't 10 weeks and I wouldn't ever lie about her age. Regardless though thanks to everyone who has made me feel like I'm not a total failure as a pet parent. I think even with human children we all do the best we can but in the long run, no one is a perfect parent. |