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AngieGA · 02-05-2007, 09:00 PM

Just to bring you up to speed:

We have Tye who just turned 4 in December and our beloved Dexter died in July at 11 due to a illness.

I have wanted a new family member but have not found anything that was "meant to be". I found a lady on Craigslist that had a pom-a-poo that she was having to give away. I contacted her, she sent pictures and we went today to pick him up. He had a face like Dexter and was a beautiful, sweet dog. Our son was with me since we homeschool and despite the fact that I wanted to the dog to be MINE, follow me, sleep in my bed (because I miss Dexter so) they took to each other first thing.

We get the dog come home and Blake is holding him when we enter the house. Tye comes UNGLUED like I have never seen before - I pick him up and all 2.5 lbs of him is trying to get away from me to "get" that dog. Well, needless to say the new dog doesn't care to be "talked" to like that by another dog

and all 10 lbs of him is trying to get to Tye.

We kept our friends 2 dachsunds while they were on vacation and had NO trouble - when they came in Tye was fine - he did the sniff thing and then paid them no mind. I can only guess that since we came home with the new dog or whatever that it made a difference.

I do know that Tye is a pretty good judge of character though - Blake has twin friends and Tye barks none stop and the one that is not trustworthy. So maybe he knew something we didn't. All I know is the dog road like a champ in Blake's lap and kissed him many times just for the heck of it. They bonded quick.

Didn't take me long to realize that this wasn't going to work and I couldn't chance a "get aquainted period" because of the difference in size. I contacted the lady and told her I was bringing him back.

So 96 miles, $16.00 (stopped at Petco and got collar and name tag) and 1/4 tank of gas later all I have to show for that adventure is a crying 12 year old. He of course understood but it still broke his heart.

So I don't know how, if or what I will ever have another dog. I didn't plan on this one taking Dexters place - NOTHING ever could.

Any suggestions on how to make it better if there is a next time? I don't think I could handle a situation like today again so I am not even looking for another one right now.

I am feeling very blue sitting here missing my Dex. I have said over and over something that a toddler would say "I want my dog back" - I know it won't happen here on earth and that he is free from pain, old age, etc and I will hold him again but I want him NOW.

Thanks for listening !!

02-05-2007, 09:00 PM	#1
AngieGA Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 135	Tried to bring a new dog in, it went well.........NOT Just to bring you up to speed: We have Tye who just turned 4 in December and our beloved Dexter died in July at 11 due to a illness. I have wanted a new family member but have not found anything that was "meant to be". I found a lady on Craigslist that had a pom-a-poo that she was having to give away. I contacted her, she sent pictures and we went today to pick him up. He had a face like Dexter and was a beautiful, sweet dog. Our son was with me since we homeschool and despite the fact that I wanted to the dog to be MINE, follow me, sleep in my bed (because I miss Dexter so) they took to each other first thing. We get the dog come home and Blake is holding him when we enter the house. Tye comes UNGLUED like I have never seen before - I pick him up and all 2.5 lbs of him is trying to get away from me to "get" that dog. Well, needless to say the new dog doesn't care to be "talked" to like that by another dog and all 10 lbs of him is trying to get to Tye. We kept our friends 2 dachsunds while they were on vacation and had NO trouble - when they came in Tye was fine - he did the sniff thing and then paid them no mind. I can only guess that since we came home with the new dog or whatever that it made a difference. I do know that Tye is a pretty good judge of character though - Blake has twin friends and Tye barks none stop and the one that is not trustworthy. So maybe he knew something we didn't. All I know is the dog road like a champ in Blake's lap and kissed him many times just for the heck of it. They bonded quick. Didn't take me long to realize that this wasn't going to work and I couldn't chance a "get aquainted period" because of the difference in size. I contacted the lady and told her I was bringing him back. So 96 miles, $16.00 (stopped at Petco and got collar and name tag) and 1/4 tank of gas later all I have to show for that adventure is a crying 12 year old. He of course understood but it still broke his heart. So I don't know how, if or what I will ever have another dog. I didn't plan on this one taking Dexters place - NOTHING ever could. Any suggestions on how to make it better if there is a next time? I don't think I could handle a situation like today again so I am not even looking for another one right now. I am feeling very blue sitting here missing my Dex. I have said over and over something that a toddler would say "I want my dog back" - I know it won't happen here on earth and that he is free from pain, old age, etc and I will hold him again but I want him NOW. Thanks for listening !! __________________ Angie, mom to ~ Dexter, RIP my buddy & Tye Last edited by AngieGA; 02-05-2007 at 09:02 PM. Reason: edited for typos :)