Caution: when adding a second puppy

[EverythingMiley]

You shouldn't be upset at yourself. It takes guts and courage and love to do whats best for both yorkies. I commend you for what you did. You put your feelings aside to do what was best for both dogs.

[MauiGirl]

I am so sorry things didn't work out for the girls. There is always a question of compatibility when you have a newcomer, and all you can do is try your best to help them work it out. It must be even harder when you have a deep love of your first puppy for a longer period of time, and feel protective of her.

While you didn't find compatibility this time, I hope your experience won't deter you or others from adding another furbaby to their family. I'd venture to say that more often than not, it works out just fine. The many members here with multiples is proof of that, and my fur-family of 5 is splendid. We have had a few adjustments along the way, but were able to work out the problems, and they are all pals.

[MI Yorkielover]

Thank you for your kind message. I agree that in most cases multiples might work just fine as attested to by the many posters who find joy in having more than one furbaby. My experience may have been an exception. I just hope that anyone contemplating adding another yorkie will give it considerable thought before bonding too tightly with the new addition so as not to be placed in a position of having to re-home a little one that they have become attached to and vice versa. It's true I have a deeper love for little Sophie and her happiness and safety must come first. I have to believe and pray that little Hazel will find a new home with someone who will be totally devoted to her alone and make her happy.

[MI Yorkielover]

I'm happy to say that Hazel now has a forever home with a family that has wanted a yorkie for a long, long time and just adores her. They have three children to play with her and someone is almost always home with Hazel. They have no other dogs for her to compete with (so it's all about Hazel's happiness), lots of time for training and and she seems very happy. They don't live far away and can bring Hazel to visit now and again. I feel much better knowing Hazel is in a happy home and our little Sophie is happy and content, too. I am glad I didn't have to send her back to the breeder and was able to find a loving home for her myself. It was hard to do but it was the right thing to do. Thank you all for your kind words while I had to make this decision. YorkieTalk members are the best!

[EverythingMiley]

I am so happy for you and Hazel..sounds like she found the perfect family for her and you should be proud of yourself for helping her find that..Good for you!!!!

[FlDebra]

I know you must feel terrible, but sometimes a match jus tis not meant to be. Thankfully you got her from a good breeder that took her back and hopefully she can find an "only child" home for her. Sometimes no matter what we do, it just does not work out. The only fair thing to all concerned, including Hazel and especially Sophie, was to do as you did and have her go back to the breeder and start again to find a home she will fit in better. Do not feel guilty -- you did all you could to welcome her and give her a loving home. All things happen for a reason. There is someone out there that really needs Hazel and you may have another baby not even born yet that is the perfect match for your family.

Edit to add -- just read your update! Seems it has already worked out as it should and Hazel has a new family. I know that is all you wanted for her and you can now be happy again.

[mercyme]

I'm glad you found a new home for Hazel. If you don't mind, could you tell me how bad their "scrapping" was ? It must have been really bad for you to have to find Hazel another home...we got ours 6 weeks apart, and they scrapped for a while, and while it sounded pretty ugly a few times, they never really hurt each other. For a while we were concerned, but they seem to have established an understanding and are now best buddies. There's little jealousy issues here and there, but they love each other (they're both females). We got them both from the same breeder @ appr. 8 weeks of age, 6 weeks apart, like I said before. I wonder if their tender age made the difference.....I'm just curious.

[EverythingMiley]

At leastyours were scrapping..my biskit HATES miley lol..he gives her the dirtiest look and runs off growlin under his breath the whole way..he's such a grumpy lil man lol

[EXOTICYORKIES]

I want to say im sorry this has happened but i think you are doing the right thing goodluck