This is just my opinion... and my past experience as well. I had a pomeranian for many years.... she was an only pet child and was a darling to all the family members but she didn't like new comers or other dogs. My sister brought home a shihtzu puppy and we tried to get them to get along. They seemed to do OK for the first year.... but down the road..... we spent thousands in vet bills. My pom took out her eye once and we had to have surgery to repair it..... that was the worst incident. Both lived with us till a ripe old age but it was years of watching and nervousness. I wouldn't give up my baby and my sister loved hers as well. This was when we were both teenagers and living with mom so we made it work. But in your case, I would not bring a new baby into the picture now. You pretty much know she will not approve. At 9 years old, she is set in her ways and will not think a new puppy is cute. I say, enjoy her for as long as you have her. |