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Originally Posted by SarahBear1986  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. |
Not a bad person at all like I said she is lucky you got her and not someone who wouldn't take great care of her. Make sure you talk to your vet about the shots she had with the breeder she was probably to young and it might have not been enough time sense she was weened for them to have worked.