A Difficult Decision
 

After a lot of tears/thought/tears/prayer/tears, I have decided that bringing a 10 week-old puppy into my home was not the right decision at this stage of my life. Dolce is such a sweet little girl (and THE cutest), but I feel in my heart that this is what's best for both of us. I don't feel that I can give her all of the time and attention she needs and deserves. There's no way I could have understood all that goes into being a puppy mom without experiencing it firsthand, and although I've wanted a Yorkie for a long time, I don't think the timing is right after all. It's especially hard because I'm single and I am 100% responsible for raising, training, and taking care of her while working full time outside the home. I will say, though, that I don't regret a single minute. It's something I needed to do for myself, and I will always remember the 12 days I spent with my first puppy. She's a great one. :)

I took my pup back to the breeder today, and while it was really hard, I know it was the right thing to do. (She immediately started playing with the other dogs...havin' a great time! It was like she never left and was just on vacation with me.) My breeder (whom I've known for 3 years) has several awesome families on a waiting list, and I know Dolce will be going to a great home, preferably one with a playmate or two.

Thanks to all of you for supporting me and for responding to my posts. I hope to one day be ready for another Yorkie, and if/when that happens, I'll be back on YorkieTalk! :) Maybe next time I'll rescue an older one rather than going the puppy route. To quote one of my favorite songs, "sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same."

Wow! That had to be hard to do, but I do commend you for realizing that the situation was not the best right now and for taking appropriate action.

You can still be a member here... Yorkie ownership is not a requirement... :D

I agree, I commend you for making a difficult decision and doing what is best for the pup and you.

Some day in future, the time will be right.

I'm sure you did the right thing for both of you. Live and learn.

I'm happy that you had a breeder that would take her back, and will be able to put her in an appropriate home.

Wow, that must have been a really hard decision to make... but it sounds like you made the right one.

I'm glad to hear that her breeder took her back.

Wow! That must have been so hard for you to do, but the most responsible choice. You must have loved her very much to take her needs into account over your own.

Good job :)

A very tough decision - it doesn't take anytime to fall in love with a new furbaby....hope you can one day get in the position to adopt another one

I'm glad that you made the decision you felt would be best for the puppy and that her breeder took her back. I think in the future, if you decide you are in a better position to have a dog, adopting an adult would be a great choice!

I'm sorry you had to make such a difficult decision.
You're welcome here even if you don't have a Yorkie and I hope you stay! :D

Am so sorry this baby didn't work out but maybe one day you will get a wonderul Yorkie.

That was such a difficult decision for you to make but you have your priorities right. You did what was right for the pup and that is the responsible thing to do. Someday you will be ready for another Yorkie. You will know when the time is right.

Thanks so much everyone! I've been reading about Yorkies for years, so I'd love to stick around here even though I'm not a current parent. I've already learned a lot since I joined this site!

This has definitely been the hardest decision I've ever had to make, and I did fall in love with Dolce the second I met her. How could I not? :) I have a great relationship with my breeder, and she's going to keep me posted about Dolce's new home, etc. That makes me feel a lot better about doing what I did.

Only you know what is the best decision. That was a wonderful thing you did and I know you put the puppy first. That makes you a wonderful yorkie mom!:) I hope you do stay. Mine is with me day and night, so we are sort of glued together.:D

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One day when the time is right, you will have that Yorkie.

I know your heart is hurting, but you did the right thing.