Is it too soon to bring another one home?

[DvlshAngel985]

I think you should contact them and get the full story. It doesn't hurt to ask!!

I will say that if they rescued the momma dog when she was preggo, what rescue would use their funds to doc tails when it isn't necessary? They're not purebred anyway and it wouldn't make sense to use a rescues limited resources. Just a thought!

[Rhetts_mama]

I thank you for all your opinions about the rescue. I know applying for one isn't easy, so I won't get my hopes up if we decide to apply.

The spay/neuter prior to rehoming does seem to vary with each organization. The one my parent's went through allowed them to take their boy home un-neutered only because the vet wasn't comfortable doing the procedure until he topped 3 lbs. They had to put an extra deposit on him that was refunded after he was neutered. He quickly reached that thanks to my dad . Their little girl came home to them and was spayed a few days later.

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I think you should contact them and get the full story. It doesn't hurt to ask!!

I will say that if they rescued the momma dog when she was preggo, what rescue would use their funds to doc tails when it isn't necessary? They're not purebred anyway and it wouldn't make sense to use a rescues limited resources. Just a thought!

From the way I read it, they were rescued after birth. But I will email them and try to get more info.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

From the way I read it, they were rescued after birth. But I will email them and try to get more info.

Like I said. IF. I do know that you're right, not all rescues work the same. Some do release puppies with a spay/neuter agreement. That makes sense because puppies are placed sooner than an adult dog. This leaves more space for the harder to place dogs. The general public wants puppies more than they want an adult dog. I wouldn't say no to a puppy!

[Mary4]

"Porkie Yorkie," LOVE it!!!! My Charlie is going to be a porkie Yorkie. He weighted in at 7.5 at 15 weeks!! Not sure what he is now; he's going to the vet next week I think. I wanted a tiny one (bad arthritis in my hands) but I can't imagine not having him. He's perfect for us!

I've been thinking of getting another, too. I go back and forth thinking having two around the same age has advantages and disadvantages. The only thing holding me back right now is my budget. If that changed any time soon, I'd get another in a second.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

Like I said. IF. I do know that you're right, not all rescues work the same. Some do release puppies with a spay/neuter agreement. That makes sense because puppies are placed sooner than an adult dog. This leaves more space for the harder to place dogs. The general public wants puppies more than they want an adult dog. I wouldn't say no to a puppy!

I am not in the business of giving the public "what they want". It is about the pups, not the people. IMHO letting a pup go on a spay/neuter contract is putting it at risk. A BYB will not care about a few dollars that he/she will not recoup. They will be looking at getting a cheap dog and making money with it.

The general public is getting all of the puppies they need from breeders and turning around and dumping them in shelters.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I am not in the business of giving the public "what they want". It is about the pups, not the people. IMHO letting a pup go on a spay/neuter contract is putting it at risk. A BYB will not care about a few dollars that he/she will not recoup. They will be looking at getting a cheap dog and making money with it.

The general public is getting all of the puppies they need from breeders and turning around and dumping them in shelters.

You're right, but it doesn't stop shelters from doing so. On one hand it makes sense to let puppies go before being fixed if it means there is room for a pup that really needs to be in good foster care, but on the other it puts them in danger of being used as puppy making machines. I have heard of shelters doing this, and the ones that do screen their adopters. Now, can the the shelters be duped into thinking that the pups will be in good hands when they're not, that's happened before too. Most stories I've heard come from the SPCA where I volunteer, as many who volunteer there also spend time volunteering for smaller, little known rescues. It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

You're right, but it doesn't stop shelters from doing so. On one hand it makes sense to let puppies go before being fixed if it means there is room for a pup that really needs to be in good foster care, but on the other it puts them in danger of being used as puppy making machines. I have heard of shelters doing this, and the ones that do screen their adopters. Now, can the the shelters be duped into thinking that the pups will be in good hands when they're not, that's happened before too. Most stories I've heard come from the SPCA where I volunteer, as many who volunteer there also spend time volunteering for smaller, little known rescues. It's a damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Nope...no easy solution. I can only be responsible for what I do...and I can say I have never and will never send a pup to anyone intact.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Nope...no easy solution. I can only be responsible for what I do...and I can say I have never and will never send a pup to anyone intact.

And I respect you for it. I made the mistake of speaking up once about that, and since I was new at volunteering, let's just say they were quick to put me in my place. They never let me adopt from the SPCA even though they new me. Every I fell in love with a pup, the staff's response was, "Oh no you wouldn't want that one."

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

And I respect you for it. I made the mistake of speaking up once about that, and since I was new at volunteering, let's just say they were quick to put me in my place. They never let me adopt from the SPCA even though they new me. Every I fell in love with a pup, the staff's response was, "Oh no you wouldn't want that one."

Working in shelters is no picnic. I have a lot of respect for people who can do it. They are in a totally different position than rescues and do have to place pups intact and hope for the best. They don't have the luxury of keeping them until they are old enough to be altered.

[Ladymom]

To answer your original question about if it is too soon to bring another one home, I'd suggest you read this article. Most trainers recommend that you wait until your first puppy is one year old (and totally housetrained and well mannered). Dogs are like kids and will pick up bad behavior from one another. Housebreaking two can be very difficult. You also have the "teenage" stage ahead of you when Rhett will test his boundaries by challenging your authority. Two teenagers can be very difficult. Two puppies are double the time commitment as they both need individual training.

Two Puppies or One? - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!

[Rhetts_mama]

LadyJane- thank you for your great posts.

I wanted to update this thread. After much thinking about and talking it over with my husband, we decided to not pursue adopting that sweet little girl.

I still want another yorkie. But I'm going to stick with my original plan. I want Rhett to continue on through his obedience courses and get his Canine Good Citizen certification before I bring another baby home. I want him to be the best big brother he can possibly be.

We've also found that Rhett has a special talent. In addition to loving kids, he adores sitting with my youngest daughter while she reads out loud. We found out that the county next to us has a therapy program in their schools that uses dogs to sit with 4th graders while they practice their reading skills. We are going to pursue getting Rhett certified to do that. That's going to take a lot of time and dedication and it wouldn't be fair to take that time away from a new puppy.

I know when we are ready, there will be another rescue who needs a forever home.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

LadyJane- thank you for your great posts.

I wanted to update this thread. After much thinking about and talking it over with my husband, we decided to not pursue adopting that sweet little girl.

I still want another yorkie. But I'm going to stick with my original plan. I want Rhett to continue on through his obedience courses and get his Canine Good Citizen certification before I bring another baby home. I want him to be the best big brother he can possibly be.

We've also found that Rhett has a special talent. In addition to loving kids, he adores sitting with my youngest daughter while she reads out loud. We found out that the county next to us has a therapy program in their schools that uses dogs to sit with 4th graders while they practice their reading skills. We are going to pursue getting Rhett certified to do that. That's going to take a lot of time and dedication and it wouldn't be fair to take that time away from a new puppy.

I know when we are ready, there will be another rescue who needs a forever home.

What a wonderful goal for Rhett! I think you have made a wise choice...exactly what Ladymom had suggested and it really is a good idea. Rhett will blossom and when the time is right for another pupster you will know it!
You are going to have fun working with Rhett! He is a lucky pup!

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

LadyJane- thank you for your great posts.

I wanted to update this thread. After much thinking about and talking it over with my husband, we decided to not pursue adopting that sweet little girl.

I still want another yorkie. But I'm going to stick with my original plan. I want Rhett to continue on through his obedience courses and get his Canine Good Citizen certification before I bring another baby home. I want him to be the best big brother he can possibly be.

We've also found that Rhett has a special talent. In addition to loving kids, he adores sitting with my youngest daughter while she reads out loud. We found out that the county next to us has a therapy program in their schools that uses dogs to sit with 4th graders while they practice their reading skills. We are going to pursue getting Rhett certified to do that. That's going to take a lot of time and dedication and it wouldn't be fair to take that time away from a new puppy.

I know when we are ready, there will be another rescue who needs a forever home.

That's awesome! I read about that in a magazine. It encourages kids to read since they're reading to the dog. I think it's super cute and an excellent idea. I've worked with kids for years and reading is the hardest thing to encourage them to do now. I had to work with a 7th grader that had the reading capacity of a 4th grader. It was really sad.