Are we crazy??

[kjcmsw]

At this moment I have 5 Yorkies (2 "regulars" and now the litter of 3). We are keeping one of the pups and are offering two of the pups for sale. So when the two are sold we'll be a family of 3 Yorkies (though of the two for sale I've grown quite attached to one of them and suggested to hubby we keep that one (too)...he just gave me that look that suggested to me I put off the idea of a 4th Yorkie for awhile!!! - I think he means "quite awhile" !)
We have two Siamese cats, 14 large Koi & goldfish (outside pond). So we're an animal family.
Kendra

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by LaurenPatrice

I'm in college too. I also have two babies. Only one yorkie and a mini schnauzer. My mom, brother, and many others think I'm crazy. I don't even think two dogs are a lot! College is demanding but I am home a lot studying so they get plenty of attention. Couldn't imagine life without them!! Who cares what anyone thinks, if you take care of them and love them that's all that matters. Nobody goes around saying how many skin babies you can have so why should it matter with furbabies?

Me too finishing my degree program, got a Schnorkie from a rescue as a reward for finishing my first agree program and having maintained a 4.0 through it. About a year later I added a Yorkie and a Miniature Schnauzer to my family.
I'm done at three though, one of my dogs is a rescue dog with special emotional and social needs, my yorkie has medical issues and my mini schnauzer is well a schnauzer and anyone who has one knows how they are-stubborn, everything with a schnauzi is MINE! and oh!! the schnauzi stare glare
I do have to say I'm at my limit with three (especially with the special needs here) but I wonder about people who have in excess of 5 dogs what their intention is-expressiveness-more power to you if you can create a loving healthy home for so many furbabies
HOWEVER, how can one provide enough individual one on one attention when you have several many dogs? Every dog needs a buddy I think it's kind of sad for dogs who are the only dog is a family, but is it not sad for dogs being one of a large pack too?
I'd like to hear from people who have many dogs-how do you handle training, attention etc with so many, and honestly are they all having their needs fully met? I"m not bashing genuinely curious...I'd love to have 15-20 dogs but in reality I'm at my realistic limit at three...although if my significant other would go for it maybe four )

[Jennxling]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

I wish you all the luck and have all of the confidence in the world that you will succeed and be the very best at it!

Thanks so much! You're so sweet!!

[Jennxling]

Originally Posted by concretegurl

Me too finishing my degree program, got a Schnorkie from a rescue as a reward for finishing my first agree program and having maintained a 4.0 through it. About a year later I added a Yorkie and a Miniature Schnauzer to my family.
I'm done at three though, one of my dogs is a rescue dog with special emotional and social needs, my yorkie has medical issues and my mini schnauzer is well a schnauzer and anyone who has one knows how they are-stubborn, everything with a schnauzi is MINE! and oh!! the schnauzi stare glare
I do have to say I'm at my limit with three (especially with the special needs here) but I wonder about people who have in excess of 5 dogs what their intention is-expressiveness-more power to you if you can create a loving healthy home for so many furbabies
HOWEVER, how can one provide enough individual one on one attention when you have several many dogs? Every dog needs a buddy I think it's kind of sad for dogs who are the only dog is a family, but is it not sad for dogs being one of a large pack too?
I'd like to hear from people who have many dogs-how do you handle training, attention etc with so many, and honestly are they all having their needs fully met? I"m not bashing genuinely curious...I'd love to have 15-20 dogs but in reality I'm at my realistic limit at three...although if my significant other would go for it maybe four )

My bf and I were just discussing this last night!! He was saying that if we have more than two, it's hard to give them all their needs. However, I'm still getting a puppy when I graduate...I can't wait...since it's 2 years from now. I'd also like to hear other YT members' experience with over 3 dogs. Bravo to you all!!

Too bad I'm super allergic to cats, otherwise, uh-oh!!

Unfortunately, I live with my bf so I can't get more dogs than he approves. I think when I get the 3rd one, it will probably be the max. I might slowly push it to 4? Then, people won't think I'm crazy, they will think I'm a lunatic!!

[lexi43]

We have 4 dogs 15 cats 12 birds and 2 guinea pigs. I've been called crazy by alot of people but who cares. I love all my pets and I wouldn't trade any of them for all the tea in China. So if that makes me crazy I'm happily crazy.

[concretegurl]

Originally Posted by SassyAnn101

Currently I have Eight Six are mine, and I am puppy sitting two for a friend. I have had them since July, so they feel like they belong here now.
I have been called lots of things from crazy to stupid. I dont pay much attention to what people say, because from what I have experienced with humans I'd much rather spend my time in the company of dogs! I make it a point to let everyone who makes an off comment about my babies know exactly where I stand on the subject too.

I'm not saying this to be rude-I genuinely curious. I'm at my limit with three here-two are special needs dog so they count as two sometimes so maybe I'm at 5, right? Anyways I have to ask how do you walk, groom, play ball etc with so many daily? Do you really feel you can give each one individual attention-really I know that sounds rude but I had to ask. I'm just wondering if there is a sacrifice in walking, attention or are people with so many super motivated? My significant other (who becomes quite insignificant when he complains about the furry children) says 3 is our absolute limit not 4 ( I agree but bug him about another just for fun sometimes!). We adopted two at once and wow the load that was in training! We're still working with training issues and I have a hard time walking three dogs-we have to walk separately still...

[Yorkiekids]

I've been called crazy a lot. I always say if I won a lot of money from the lottery I would build a huge dog refuge for dogs needing homes. I don't think I'm crazy I just like animals better then humans.

[Ringo1]

My family are not dog people at all. I have only two and they think I'm crazy. "You need another dog like you need a hole in the head". Heard that one?

[Jennxling]

Originally Posted by Ringo1

My family are not dog people at all. I have only two and they think I'm crazy. "You need another dog like you need a hole in the head". Heard that one?

I've actually heard it before, what does it mean??

[berlysue26]

I throughly enjoyed reading this post. It is refreshing to know that I am not the only person that people call crazy. I currently only have 1, my 6yr old yellow lab. Patiently waiting til I am able to bring my new Yorkie baby home the end of December. I know its going to be a lot of work. I am 32, single, own my home and work very hard for everything that I have. Family and friends all think that I am crazy but I know that I provide a safe, loving, nurturing, healthy home. I am gone sometimes for 8-12 hours at a time. Ideal for a Yorkie puppy or any puppy for that? No, but I do have friends that support me are willing to come to my house when I have to be gone. I am now serving as our local humane society President along with another organization that I volunteer for. I know what it takes to provide for my pets and help educate in our community. So I guess with that said, I say CHEERS to all of us crazy people. My pets are my world and I wouldn't change that for anything.

[nana911]

My DH was one of 13 skinkids. I'm pretty sure his parents loved them all equally. People who have quintuplets probably don't have a huge difference in how they love each individual child, nor do parents who have 2, 3 or 4 kids. Same with furkids. I have six dogs, large mix rescue, 1 maltipoo rehome, 4 yorkies 2 rescues, 2 breeder purebreds and 2 cats rescues. I've fallen asleep in the recliner with the 80lb dog curled up beside me and the other five scattered all over me between my feet and neck in various places. Everybody gets attention and love. I love each the same but differently for the different quality that each brings to the table. Just as you do your skin children. Love just happens and each one brings its own place to your heart.

[TurtleDove]

Not at all! I'm planning for a little brother & sister for Ariel in the future, but not just yet.

[Vinniedoggy]

Originally Posted by Jennxling

Let me start, I have two babies and I'm a college student and everyone thinks I'm crazy for having them because college is very demanding. The problem is, I want more! If I can, I would have a house full! My bf is calling me crazy. My family thinks I'm irrational. My friends joke that I will have a zoo soon.

Also, I just want to add, my yorkies has really changed my life!! I am currently a Psychology major, but am now planning to become a veterinarian because I realize how much I LOVE animals and how much I want to help them. I will definitely foster animals in the future when I am more stable. Wish me luck!

As long as your animals are well-cared for and get the love and attention they need, all is good! I have two doggies and would have another if I could fit it into my schedule. Also, I adopted Vinnie early on in grad school and while it was hard sometimes to fit him into my demanding schedule, I loved him so much and just made it work. Honestly, he offered me so much support during that time, I don't know what I would have done without him (because when you've had a stressful day, isn't it the best to curl up in bed with a little furbaby?)

I also think it's great that you're considering fostering in the future. We really want to get involved in that, but need to get a house first (we currently live in a condo). There are so many dogs out there who really need help. I am especially interested in maybe adopting older dogs who have trouble finding homes.