 I have a little problem
I really need alot of advice on this .
I have a rescue JR terrier that has been my everything for 8 years. She is diabetic and blind. My son got me my first little yorkie this past Valentine day. He thought he was doing something good so I have never been able to say anything to him. But for the life of me I dont know where his head was! I dont think he knew a thing about yorkies when he did this --- he has learned a little since about small dogs as he got himself a little Shiatsu this past summer. Anyway here I have my precious little Sugar ,she has never had to share me in 8 yrs , and my precious little Spice ( she was almost 4 mo when I got her) who wants all my time.
My problem is this. Sugar will not play with Spice , I cant leave them in the same room for fear Sugar would hurt her. Sugar wouldnt do it on purpose but she is blind and gets startled.
I realized Spice may need a playmate when my son brought his little one last weekend and these 2 played hours and hours. They exhausted themselves. It was adorable to watch and I know I was smiling the entire time. Spice was happy.
I have Sugar and Spice always separated ( which is also a pain in the butt for me ) They each have their own space and toys etc separated by gates.
I am older and somewhat disabled and live on my SS check. My son does pay most all my vet bills but I still pay as much as possible. As we all hate to have our kids pay for us! LOL
I really cant afford a third furbaby nor could I really take care of a third one and give all the love etc I do these 2. I know my Spice would be so much happier having someone to play with.
I know this is long and I have repeated myself and rambled but I am so needing ideas and suggestions as I dont want either of my babes to lack for anything.
Sugar had gone thru a very bad spell and I think my son thought I was going to lose her is why he got me Spice so I cant really say anything to him as I dont want to hurt his feelings.
I will say Spice likes Sugar, she watches everything Sugar does and wont eat until Sugar has her dish and is eating. If Sugar so much as whines Spice is up to the gate to make sure she is ok.
We are so open to ideas and appreciate them all. I am so grateful I found this group as poor little Spice may have had problems if I hadnt of learned so much from you all! LOL |