Nobody else understands

[Go4HelloKitty]

I was in the same boat with you. When I first got Kimchee, my parents were like: Can you afford that? Now they love Kimchee to death just by seeing his pictures and my weekly reports to them (they live in Canada). They treat him like grandson: sending toys and blankets to him periodicaly.

Then I got Mochi in December 2007. I did not tell them until about 1 month later. They were like: can you sell it? I said NOOOOOOOO. They said it was too much of time involved. I said I actually saved some time playing with Kimchee since he now has a playmate. I also have more fun watching them play. 4 months had passed, now my parents always ask about Mochi. They are happy to hear her news, too.

[defient]

Someone at work..who has 2 kids(human lol) and about to have her 3rd and lets just say she get lots of government assistance had the nerve to tell me that I didn't need to get a 2nd dog. OK Im a smartass I will admit it lol so yea I said it "atleast the government doesn't have to pay for babies". Prob wasn't the best thing to say but sometimes people are just so STUPID.

[tanksmom]

Yep, Crazy dog lady here. I get crap from poeple all the time about my dogs and my devotion to them. But who do you think they call when thier dog isnt acting right? Not the vet, ME. I guess I should be flattered they reconize. Just love your babies and ignore peope without tht happiness in their lives, they dont know any better.

[Reese1]

I know, we have talked about getting a 3rd dog. Most of my co-workers think I'm just a crazy dog person!
I try and explain that some people have skin kids and some of us have furkids and I don't care if I'm crazy, I love them to death!
I say go for it, I don't think I would ever go back to one dog!
As much as they fuss at each other, they provide fun and companionship as well!

[jen0225]

I have 3 skin kids & 2 Yorkies, a couple of weeks ago my husband asked me when I would be getting another (Yorkie not skin). He has come a long way from the guy who looked at me like I had lost my mind when I walked in with, my little gremlin eared baby, Gizmo in December. He was "thinking" about getting me a little boy for Christmas he just didn't expect me to take that idea and run with it...but know he thinks it is time for #3 Just give your family some time to realize that these little ones can make everyone in the house smile + when the furbabies hit puberty they don't get a smart mouth on them like teenagers do (this is personal experience talking cause I would love to return my 13 year old back to when he was 9, 10 or 11 any age under 12 really).

[jen0225]

Oops I forgot to mention that I have started a craze - my co-worker (who also has 3 skin kids) just got her 3rd dog Star (Star is her 2nd yorkie - her 1st yorkie is my Gizmo's brother Cole) on Saturday & her mom (who has Gizmo's other brother Braxley) just got Molly her 2 yorkie on Sunday.

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Marilize

I am getting a second yorkie puppy (a little girl) and when I told my parents and siblings (except my sister) they were like: Why? You already have a dog. And why do you want all that responsibility?
Has anyone else ever felt this way? I feel that this is the only place where I can be truly honest about how I feel about Cash and the new baby. Nobody else understands.

Your opinion and choices should be respected instead of anyone treating you like a child. Just do what you want and be happy.

[YorkieChick1]

Originally Posted by Mere_de_Jambo

I've talked to many people about 2 dogs vs. 1. Yes it is more work but they've explained that in a weird way it is also less work. If you can get another dog, it is a great thing for your baby now to have a companion as well as for yourself. If your dog has to be left alone at home for any period of time, you feel so much better about it if you know that he/she has a companion instead of being all by their lonesome.

I agree with this! Unless you are home with your dog everyday, it is better that they have a companion! Some dogs start very bad behaviors when they are home all day alone! But I shouldn't talk since I have 5 dogs, 7 chickens and 8 koi fish!!

[Yorkie Luv of 3]

well, ,know you can be Yorkie Crazy here,, lol,, and not TOO many will give ya a hard time,, if they do,, just ignore it, LOL,,
I intended when I got Cricket for her to be an ONLY child,, DH had other ideas,, then came Daisy,, who ended up being oversized and having Demodectic mange,, so,, then came Trixie (Daisys "replacement'),, and now we are 3 (Yorkies) here,, and I'm hoping to soon add a 4th!!! I say if you have time, temperament,,money for them and all their care,,and the want,, I say,, Go for it!! Enjoy!! Whats one more??!!?!?!?

[yougetthesmiles]

some people don't get it! I have 4 and everyone thinks I'm nuts! I don't care, my yorkies are my babies and I would not trade them for the world!

[Jeri Cunningham]

I think as long as you can afford them and can take care of them and love them, then you can never have to many...

Of course this is from someone with 7 dogs! We have our Spicy out on loan and having the 6 only makes it to quiet.

[4yorkiemom]

only another yorkie mom/dad understands -- i have 4 and foster thru Save a Yorkie Rescue. my family says the same thing - "are you crazy?" i just tell them they are like lays potato chips - you can't have just one!

i just know that one of these days i will fail "fostering 101" and end up adopting another pup. at this point, what's one more!

[TootiesMom]

I think we all get it at one time or another... my mom thinks I am crazy... until this summer, I had 5 pups(lost my TBone RIP)... Everyone I added I got harrassed by someone(ESPECIALLY the MIL) When I got my Laci(Lab) hubby didnt talk to me or the daughters for weeks... haha.... NOW, he is overly too in love with the little ones. He tried HARD not to love them, but Tootie fixed that after being here a day! When Hope came he was almost as excited as my girls... haha....

LET THEM MISS OUT ON THE FUN... LOL

[Marilize]

Thanks. I feel a lot better now. I spoke to my boss and I can bring the pup to work with me for the first few weeks. So, I have the time and since I now get a salary (not just allowance from my parents - on which I raised Cash) I do have the money as well. I even worked out a budget for when the baby comes. I booked her already and am going to visit her this weekend. I can't wait to bring her home. I am sooooooo excited!!
Her name is going to be June Carter (late Johnny Cash's wife)
Oh, and I decided to name all my dogs after 50s musicians.