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Ashley V · 01-02-2009, 02:42 PM

Maybe instead of spending a bunch of money on a puppy from a breeder, you can rescue one? You'd be saving a dog and giving Ted E a playmate at the same time and it would be cheaper on you.

Katylou · 01-02-2009, 03:22 PM

Oh don't rehome him. You sound like a good mommy with your baby's best interests at heart. I think he is about the same age as my older puppy and I have noticed she is slowing down and acting more "grown up". It may be the same with Ted E. he is just starting to act more like a dog and not a puppy. Later when you are able it would be nice if you could get another. I have two and they do play nicely with each other. On the other hand your baby probably gets much more one on one than dogs whose people work outside the home.

Doodlebug · 01-02-2009, 03:33 PM

I'm so glad you are not going to rehome him. He is probably fine as an only pup but I think he would love to have another pup to play with. It wouldn't even necessarily have to be a Yorkie but I think a small dog from a rescue would be ideal. You are a great mom for thinking of him and wanting the best for him. The fact that you would be willing to give him up to be sure he is happy says a lot about your love for him, in my opinion. I'm really glad I got my second pup to keep Daisy company.

BubblPopElectrc · 01-02-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TED E BEAR

thank you for all your replies!

unfortunately, I am severely allergic to cats but thanks for the suggestion. It was a good idea.

i did have 2 playdates a week for him over the summer but since then, there aren't as many people out walking about (i live in the city).

I'm not going to rehome him b/c i love him so much! He has millions of toys to play with so I know that's not the problem.

I'm just going to try to get him a playmate as soon as possible.

I know that would make him really happy.

Thanks for making me feel like I am being a good mother

What park(s) do you go to?? You can PM me if you prefer.

manolos mom · 01-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Get him a friend.

roxies_mom · 01-02-2009, 05:06 PM

It sounds like he has a wonderful home with you. Your all he knows at this point. He doesn't remember life before coming to live with you. If you put him in a new home he'd probably be depressed then from missing you so much. He might not get as excited if you weren't there. It's just like kids...always happy to see playmates but wouldn't want a new Mom! He will be even more attached to you after he hits a year old. I would do like the others suggest and take him to a dog park or someplace he can just play for awhile. The one thing with dogs is they love you unconditionally. You have that from him and I would keep it.

anitaa · 01-02-2009, 05:18 PM

I also work from home. Our Yorkies are 3 years old now. They are loosing their puppy enery and while I work, they both sleep. We are on the same schedule. I think that if your puppy likes to be around other people, that's a sign he is very well raised. You shouldn't give him a new home. You are doing a great job. He just has lots of puppy energy.

01-02-2009, 02:42 PM	#31
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Maybe instead of spending a bunch of money on a puppy from a breeder, you can rescue one? You'd be saving a dog and giving Ted E a playmate at the same time and it would be cheaper on you. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

01-02-2009, 03:33 PM	#33
Doodlebug ♥Love My Puppies!♥ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: US Posts: 5,786	I'm so glad you are not going to rehome him. He is probably fine as an only pup but I think he would love to have another pup to play with. It wouldn't even necessarily have to be a Yorkie but I think a small dog from a rescue would be ideal. You are a great mom for thinking of him and wanting the best for him. The fact that you would be willing to give him up to be sure he is happy says a lot about your love for him, in my opinion. I'm really glad I got my second pup to keep Daisy company. __________________ RIP My Sweet Darling Angel Daisy 08/09/03 - 10/02/15, RIP My Sweet Baby Boy Teddy Bear 02/01/04 - 02/11/16 Photos HERE

01-02-2009, 03:22 PM	#32
Katylou Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 335	Oh don't rehome him. You sound like a good mommy with your baby's best interests at heart. I think he is about the same age as my older puppy and I have noticed she is slowing down and acting more "grown up". It may be the same with Ted E. he is just starting to act more like a dog and not a puppy. Later when you are able it would be nice if you could get another. I have two and they do play nicely with each other. On the other hand your baby probably gets much more one on one than dogs whose people work outside the home.

01-02-2009, 04:29 PM	#35
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Get him a friend.

01-02-2009, 05:06 PM	#36
roxies_mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: central illinois Posts: 1,396 Blog Entries: 1	It sounds like he has a wonderful home with you. Your all he knows at this point. He doesn't remember life before coming to live with you. If you put him in a new home he'd probably be depressed then from missing you so much. He might not get as excited if you weren't there. It's just like kids...always happy to see playmates but wouldn't want a new Mom! He will be even more attached to you after he hits a year old. I would do like the others suggest and take him to a dog park or someplace he can just play for awhile. The one thing with dogs is they love you unconditionally. You have that from him and I would keep it.

01-02-2009, 05:18 PM	#37
anitaa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alliance,Nebraska Posts: 30	I also work from home. Our Yorkies are 3 years old now. They are loosing their puppy enery and while I work, they both sleep. We are on the same schedule. I think that if your puppy likes to be around other people, that's a sign he is very well raised. You shouldn't give him a new home. You are doing a great job. He just has lots of puppy energy.