Adding to the family, a go or a no?

[emilyann]

So, things are going great in our lives right now. We recently moved into a house in Canmer, Kentucky which is in Hart County about a 30 minute drive from Glasgow, Kentucky (where we used to live in our apartment). I haven't posted in forever but have replied to a few threads, we recently were finally able to afford getting the internet hooked up. Lilly has settled in nicely and loves the new place being that she has lots more area to wander and play in. It's obviously (as figured) her house, not ours as right now there are toys EVERYWHERE. Anyways, Rickey has recently started a new job (welding/millwright) but it's all travel. He's currently in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania and Lilly and I are at home and have been since the 11th. We've been talking about the possibility of adding some more furbutts to our family. We're mainly focusing on getting a cat right now but not really sure how Lilly would adjust to it, any experiences, advice or opinions on this? Also, we're looking into getting another Yorkie in the future, as before any experiences, advice or opinions? She's never been around other cats but she has been around my grandmother's Maltese/Yorkie mix Bitsy and they seem to get along fine although Lilly did tire out before Bitsy would and would seem to get somewhat agitated when Bitsy kept wanting to play. We've never had any other animals in OUR house (HER territory) though, we've never really had a chance. I hate where we currently live and I have no friends or know anyone except my boyfriend's parents. I don't know if it's because I'm young or what but I really don't know ANYONE around here who owns a Yorkie or smaller pet so she hasn't been around any other dogs or animals besides my grandmother's. Thanks in advance for any input, I really will appreciate anything!

Sorry this is so long, btw.

[LoveMyJake]

When I first brought Jake home, my son was still living at home and had a cat. Jake loved the cat, but the cat "tolerated" Jake. He would try to jump and play with the cat, but the cat really wasn't interested in playing with him. They did, however, kinda become buddies and would nap together. My son moved out on his own and the cat went with him. Jake seemed to miss him for about a week.

Honestly, if you are thinking of adding another pet as a playmate or companion for Lilly, I think another yorkie would be a better choice than a cat. I added a second yorkie, and they have so much fun playing together. My son's cat liked to play, but not with Jake. I guess it depends on the cat.

Just keep in mind that two yorkies means double vet bills, food, etc. If you are okay with all that, then you will love having two. They are also double the love and fun!

Good luck with your decision.

[morningsting]

Oh I wish that we lived closer! I too am very lonely&I don't really have any friends here I do have one friend, but she also has a million other friends&never has time for me anymore. I feel so left out all the time&it really sucks. I think she doesn't want to hang out with me because I have a thirteen month old daughter&she doesn't have any kids, so I think she thinks I'm a hassle to her. At least, that's the vibe that I'm getting from her. I could be wrong though ...

Anyways! I recently got a Yorkie puppy. Before I got him I have currently a Chihuahua&a cat. &before I got the cat I just had a Chihuahua. When we first got our cat (we got him as a kitten) my Chi was very curious about him&just wanted to play with him all the time. At first the cat was hissing&growling at my Chi, but after a few days they got used to each other&now they are the best of friends! If you're thinking of getting a cat, I would recommend getting a kitten because it'll be easier for the kitten to adjust to your dog than for a full grown cat to. I got my Yorkie about two weeks ago. My cat tolerates him. They don't play together or anything, but my cat has never been mean or aggressive towards my Yorkie puppy. I think he thinks my Yorkie is mildly entertaining, lol. My Chi&my Yorkie are getting along better&better each day. (My Chi is currently three years old.) Sometimes my Chi will snap at my Yorkie if he plays too rough with her (he's only eight weeks, so of course he wants to play all the time, lol), but she tolerates him for the most part&sometimes they play together. Good luck&I hope that I helped you out a little bit

-Amy

[emilyann]

Originally Posted by LoveMyJake

When I first brought Jake home, my son was still living at home and had a cat. Jake loved the cat, but the cat "tolerated" Jake. He would try to jump and play with the cat, but the cat really wasn't interested in playing with him. They did, however, kinda become buddies and would nap together. My son moved out on his own and the cat went with him. Jake seemed to miss him for about a week.

Honestly, if you are thinking of adding another pet as a playmate or companion for Lilly, I think another yorkie would be a better choice than a cat. I added a second yorkie, and they have so much fun playing together. My son's cat liked to play, but not with Jake. I guess it depends on the cat.

Just keep in mind that two yorkies means double vet bills, food, etc. If you are okay with all that, then you will love having two. They are also double the love and fun!

Good luck with your decision.

Wanting another Yorkie used to be something that I just dreamed of. I was only able to get Lilly because my boyfriend got a settlement for a wreck he was in and knew how much I wanted a Yorkie so he bought Lilly for me. We live in Kentucky and it's extremely hard to find a good paying steady job. For many months we barely made ends meet and then this job came along and it's extremely steady. It's hard being apart from him for so long but Lilly helps a lot and I think another would too. I also think another would keep Lilly entertained. Would I be better leaning towards a boy or a girl? I just wonder if I was to get another girl (which is what I'd prefer) if they would have more of a problem getting along being same sex. Thanks for your input, very helpful!

[emilyann]

Originally Posted by morningsting

Oh I wish that we lived closer! I too am very lonely&I don't really have any friends here I do have one friend, but she also has a million other friends&never has time for me anymore. I feel so left out all the time&it really sucks. I think she doesn't want to hang out with me because I have a thirteen month old daughter&she doesn't have any kids, so I think she thinks I'm a hassle to her. At least, that's the vibe that I'm getting from her. I could be wrong though ...

Anyways! I recently got a Yorkie puppy. Before I got him I have currently a Chihuahua&a cat. &before I got the cat I just had a Chihuahua. When we first got our cat (we got him as a kitten) my Chi was very curious about him&just wanted to play with him all the time. At first the cat was hissing&growling at my Chi, but after a few days they got used to each other&now they are the best of friends! If you're thinking of getting a cat, I would recommend getting a kitten because it'll be easier for the kitten to adjust to your dog than for a full grown cat to. I got my Yorkie about two weeks ago. My cat tolerates him. They don't play together or anything, but my cat has never been mean or aggressive towards my Yorkie puppy. I think he thinks my Yorkie is mildly entertaining, lol. My Chi&my Yorkie are getting along better&better each day. (My Chi is currently three years old.) Sometimes my Chi will snap at my Yorkie if he plays too rough with her (he's only eight weeks, so of course he wants to play all the time, lol), but she tolerates him for the most part&sometimes they play together. Good luck&I hope that I helped you out a little bit

-Amy

Great advice and great experience! I know what you mean about friends and everything, I have a few friends that I went to highschool with that I still stay in touch with that still live back home (about a hour from here). They really irritate me though, I'm constantly trying to give ideas of things for us to do and they either never want to do them or they say they do then never follow through. Speaking of, one of them and I were supposed to go out for lunch one day this week and today she notifies me that we most likely won't because she made plans with other friends AFTER we had our plans. Makes you feel like total s**t how "friends" treat you. I've had lots of problems with feeling left out since I moved away from my hometown and it really gets the best of you sometimes. Things will hopefully eventually look up for both you and I though in the near future! Keep your head up as will I!

[DukesMommy]

Duke grew up around cats, I had cats and my mom had a rottweiler when I got him, but last year I rescued a rabbit so he had to adjust to that. for a few days we had some problems with him peeing in areas around the house, and he still gets jealous at times but they got used to eachother. In 5 weeks I'm getting a new Yorkie, hopefully all will go well. I have been away from my baby for 2 months now We chose to get a girl since Duke is quite territorial, I thought it may help them get along better.

I think the best way to get them to adjust to a new one in the house is to give them the same amount of attention, so they know they aren't being replaced.

[LoveMyJake]

Originally Posted by emilyann

Wanting another Yorkie used to be something that I just dreamed of. I was only able to get Lilly because my boyfriend got a settlement for a wreck he was in and knew how much I wanted a Yorkie so he bought Lilly for me. We live in Kentucky and it's extremely hard to find a good paying steady job. For many months we barely made ends meet and then this job came along and it's extremely steady. It's hard being apart from him for so long but Lilly helps a lot and I think another would too. I also think another would keep Lilly entertained. Would I be better leaning towards a boy or a girl? I just wonder if I was to get another girl (which is what I'd prefer) if they would have more of a problem getting along being same sex. Thanks for your input, very helpful!

I think that if you prefer another girl, get another girl. Jake is my first yorkie, and I just totally fell in love with him and really didn't have a preference. When I decided to get another, I thought another boy would be good for Jake. Now I want a girl! lol

I have never had any problem with Jake and Jackson fighting. It took about a week or so before they really started to play together. It takes time for them to get used to each other in the beginning. Jake was very jealous, so I had to make sure I paid lots of attention to both, without either of them feeling left out. After awhile, Jake didn't seem jealous at all anymore....but, Jackson is! lol

There are lots and lots of people here who have two or more girls, and they usually become best of friends. My boys have lots of fun playing together and chasing each other. They are always doing something together and get along great. I have never regretted getting a second one.

I have to say that they are awesome companions. They are both huge mama's boys, so they are always with me. When I first got Jake, I became ill and had to have surgery. It was such a great thing for me to have Jake with me while I was recovering. I got Jackson last October and am currently off work due to illness. I am home alone all day, and it's so nice to have them with me. It's hard to be down or feel too bad because they are always making me smile and laugh with their antics, and they are so cuddly and loving!