Am I a bad person....
 

I don't know what to do.... As you guys may know I have 2 yorkie puppies. Captain Jack is 14 weeks old. I have had him for almost 2 months. Junie B is 15 weeks old, I have had her for about 3 weeks now. I am feeling overwhelmed with 2 puppies. I also have my english springer spaniel(who is about 40lbs) and my daughters chihuahua in the house. My springer is extremely jealous. He has never tried to hurt the puppies but if they are anywhere near me, he is in my lap.(I am a very petite person, 40lbs is alot of dog to be in my lap!) When it was just 1 puppy with Captain Jack it didn't seem to make him so jealous. When I got Junie B I was thinking that I already have 1 puppy to take care of, 2 won't be much more work! Boy was I wrong! I feel like I am not able to give either one of them the attention that they really need at this age. I find myself gating the puppies in the kitchen more and more.I have been feeling all of this for about 2 weeks now, so I mentioned it to my husband last night. He really suprised me by saying that he was glad that I brought it up because he felt like they where really stressing me out. He was thinking about mentioning it to me, but didn't want to upset me. We have gotten really attached to Junie B already, but are thinking it may be better for her, captain jack, and us if we rehome her. I am conflicted though. I keep telling myself that they won't be in their puppy stage forever. Maybe it will be easier when they get a little older(especially once they are both potty trained). I really don't know what to do????:(

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Maybe you need to give it sometime
I think it will all work out
Will your daughters dog always be there

Thank You! My daughter is only 4..so her dog is here for good!

Just send them to me. I need a puppy fix...:D that is alot of dogs. PM me if you are seriously thinking of rehomng June Bug, I have a 3 yr old male who needs a little buddy.

You are not a bad person. You are just overwhelmed. Trying to keep up with a 4 year old.. two new puppies, and two older dogs (one which is jealous) and you are wondering if you are stressed? You are not superwoman. Very few people could do all of that and still give the little puppies the attention they need. Is there someone who could take one of the little puppies for awhile to help you out? Then you would know for sure.
If your husband is noticing it, too.. then sweetie... you need someone to help you out for a bit.

If I was closer.. I would gladly take one of them for awhile.. to give you a break and to help you decide what to do.

You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

You are not a bad person just human... Grandmatoall is right... you just need a little help.

Whatever you deceide will be the right thing for now. GIve yourself some TLC....:ghug::ghug::ghug::ghug:

I am sorry to hear that you are stressed!!! I hate stress and I will avoid it at all cost if I can!!! You do have a lot going on with a 4 year old, two puppies and two other dogs. I really do not have any advise for you but I am sure others on here will. I wish you the best!!

A bad person wouldn't be concerned about how often the pups were gated or if the older dog was jealous. A good person is. Sometimes it's harder to consider the best interest of the dogs.

You forgot to mention finding Sebastien a home! You have a lot going on right now. Get some rest and give it some thought. I'm sure you will do what is best for everyone.

Let me know if I can help. :)

You have your hands full... puppies are like babies, and you have "twins" right now.... A preschooler, and 2 other dogs. WOW that is so much to handle. Give it time though .I think that if you rehome anyone of them, you could regret it later. :aimeeyork

no youre not bad person, excpect should have named her sparrow, haha. but having 1 puppy can be overwhelming at times. i know i wass frustrated but as hse became more potty trained it is so much better.. give it a few months you will be rewarded.

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Thank you!! You made me smile, when I am trying really hard not to cry.
I want to thank everyone for your support. This is an amazing site. Everyone here is like a big family. I still am not any closer to deciding what to do, but your support is helpful. I don't want to make a decision that I will regret later. I think I will give it a few more days.... what do you think the chances are that they will both become potty trained, outgrow their chewing, and Roscoe (my springer) will become less jealous in the next couple of days??;)
Thanks again...and any more advice that anyone has is welcome! Jessica

the next couple of days might be asking much. but they will play and like eachother soon. its all brand new ! for you and the little furry guys. need a month , i regreted re-homing ziggy thats for sure. well i had to but i regretted it big time

You have a toddler!!?? I't plenty of work to keep a toddler safe. I have a four year old to, so I know. I know you feel guilty. You are doubting your decision. The best thing you can do is to let someone you know adopt her. That way, you'll be able to see her sometimes.

What a wonderful woman you are for saying those kind things to the poor, overwhelmed ,girl with her 2 new pups.
You sound like a sweet lady.
Very few people like you left here on this selfish earth..
Kat