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I'm terrible. I've been browsing petfinder.com and inquiring about a few yorkie/ yorkie mixes. This all started because I watched Gizmo play with another dog the other day and it was the best thing in the world to watch. I know, I'm nuts. But I think he'd do good with a brother or sister.

Any opinions from multiple furbaby owners?

My husband may kill me :p

LOL. No advice here other than to watch out. I was just "browsing" one afternoon when I ran across Scarlett's (then called Penny) picture. Next thing I knew, we were driving up to Tennessee to bring her home.

GO FOR IT!!! I did and have a blast with two. Sadie is nuts and Bentley is calm perfect balance. i love to watch them play and wrestle. and snuggle time is super cute. they fight terribly too but it's all part of the fun of sibiling drama.

I think it is great especially a rescue. I started with 1 Yorkie and now I have 4. Of course I got all of them before I knew a lot about rescue. Good Luck. My babies on the most part love each other and get along good. I have 2 spayed females and 2 neutered males.

I always look at the different Rescue Groups. I guess that explains why I have adopted a total of 7 of them at one time or another.
I only have 3 now and of those 2 are adopted. The latest which was in March.

I say go for it if you really think you want another.

I just worry about getting my heart set on one and something falling through with adoption. There's about 3, now going on 4, that'd I e-mail inquired about. I'm going over my finances in my head, our pet insurance we'd get discounted, food would be a little bit more but Gizzy barely goes through any food.

Hmm...:confused:

I say go for it! ;) hehehe

Don't forget to double the normal vet expenses, heart worm meds, flea preventatives, grooming, toys;) . It's expensive, but if you feel you can do it I say go for it. If you do get your heart set on one and it falls through, just remember that it's because "your" baby is still waiting for you to find him/her.

I know we could do it. You're a terrible influence :p

I say go for it too! I have 2 and find myself looking around at the rescues on line for another one.

Is there any other kind worth being?:D

If you are financially able and have the time, then there isn't much of a reason not to. But you have only had Gizmo for a few months, so are you sure you're ready? Double the vet care, double the behavioral problems (if any), etc.

I got another dog after 10 years. Love him to pieces. Having two exhausts me. I could just make Ellie snuggle me. With Rylee, he has to have playful attention often. I find it hard to walk two, esp. bc they bark and try to go after people and dogs.

Wasn't even looking for another dog. Pretty much knew I would not get another for several years. Wrong I was. He just showed up online and what I had wanted. He was the only one we would have considered and it just worked out. Can't afford it, but oh well.

Got him from Serenity, btw. We were very happy with their adoption dept. I think the work that rescues do is amazing; however, I'm not one that can sit on a list for weeks, have home checks, long phone convos about how the dog will be raised, etc. That can all be very necessary, but it's not something that I personally wanted to deal with right now. Anyway, the process there was very good, but very short. Very little opportunity for prospective owners to et sad over not getting a dog bc everything moves quickly. They pull their rescues from kill shelters, so you are saving a life it getting a dog there. They can sometimes get a dog of a certain breed for you upon request. If you would like to know anything else, just PM.

I'd say go for it if you think you are ready. But Gizmo is still young and there is lots of time for things to come up making a second less appealing. Try not to rush into it (coming from somebody that saw the ad for Rylee online and had him less than 3 days later - all while not thinking another dog was going to fit right now. lol).

That's exactly my thought process right now. Actually right now I want to kill my husband for losing his wedding ring, but that's besides the point.

I know financially we can do it. And I know Gizmo would love having a playmate as well. I guess I'm just worried that like Gizmo will love the playmate then get depressed because he has to share me. I know that sounds terrible.

I got a response from one of the dogs I looked at. He'll be at a Petsmart this Saturday and the lady told me to bring Gizmo and meet him. We'll do it, but I'm really going to think about it.

Anytime you can give some homeless dog a home it's a good thing. Just try to make a good personality match for you and Gizmo.
I'm still thinking about finding a friend for Gracie. I'll be interested to see how you do.

I have two yorkies they are both rescues and are the best buddies. They entertain each other, sleep, eat and potty together. When Sassy was a year old, I adopted Patti. They are 6 months apart. I am very glad that I got Patti. It gives Sassy some company and someone to play with. When I got Patti back to Vegas from Texas I took her immedately into the kitchen and shampooed her with the shampoo that I used on Sassy. My sister two and Sass all excepted her quite well. I think that they think because they smell alike that they belong to the group. I wish you the best of luck in finding the one you want. I know that you will enjoy two Yorkies.
Best wishes,

Linda, Sassy and Patti

Oh no!!! All I got to say is that is how it started with me!!! :eek::eek::eek: And now I have Mikki! :D:D:D

I thought about you when I wrote this post :p

I love having 2!!! They keep each other company and have a lot of fun...But.....the HD did almost kill me ...he was sooo not happy!!! But now he secretly loves Bella she is his baby!

ha ha!!! I even emailed about three or four different girls. :D Never told my hubby. :p But it all worked out anyway. We love Mikki. And I know that you would love a new furbaby as well. :)

I felt like that for a long time. Didn't help that Ellie HATES other dogs. Took a big risk getting him. Felt absolutely, horribly guilty through the entire process over "ruining her world". Within a month they are the cutest little playmates. A part of me is sad that I didn't push the issue with her earlier because I think she was lonely. :(

Another part of me thinks I'm crazy for having two. Even with insurance, there are still expenses that really add up. And we spend a LOT of time at the vet with them.

That's the thing. Gizmo waits for Daisy, that's his girlfriend that lives down the street, to come by the window so he can ring the bells to go outside and see her. He tries to play with my Mom and brother's Cairns and they just look at him like "Do I eat you?"

So I feel bad that he's lonely. When I got him from the er, place that he came from, he had a bunk mate, a Morkie. And my husband would take pictures of him just curled up with her and I think it broke his heart when she left.

He's a lover! :p

Petfinder is LETHAL. I used to spend a lot of time on there and had to stop lol.

I will get a second eventually. I've been planning on it for a while. I'm trying to wait for my life to get a little bit more "secure" before adding another (with me being in college, not having my own place yet). I want to make sure that on top of all other expenses that will eventually occur, that a second dog is affordable.

In the meantime, I keep Jackson really busy. We go for a lot of long walks to help tire him out and get him the proper exercise, I get him to the dog park a few evenings a week if weather allows it (he's not big on hot weather, so I usually wait until 7pm or so), and we visit at my dads house once or twice a week with his two dogs. So he gets to have a lot of interaction with other dogs. Plus I am a dogsitter so he gets to see a lot of them a few times a week.

But I know he would be really happy with his OWN little "sibling". He's definitely used to it just being us as well but I think after a week or so, he would be so happy. I've seen how he gets when other dogs come to visit and he's sooo thrilled to have a playmate. I almost think it will make it a bit easier on me at times (when I need to study or do work) they can play with each other (it's easier at my dads house - they entertain each other).

A few issues I've worried about is that he is literally my little buddy. We do nearly everything together. Most vacations (which is rare anyways) he goes with, if I'm just running an errand (like going to the bank) he goes with me. If I go to a family's house, he's always invited and welcome. Things like that. But I think in the long run, those little things wouldn't be too difficult and most things wouldn't be much harder with two than it is with one. I think anyways. I still can't decide. lol

That's what I've been thinking about all night as well.
Funny how you mention that.

P.s. At the Credit Union I work at we have dog biscuits for little doggies like Jackson who come into the building or go through the drive thru! Gotta love doggy friendly instirutions!:p

Well, for us it has become much more difficult trying to get out the door with two (either we leave them both home and Ellie decides to bark her head off about it which she is getting better with or we take them both - this is when Ry runs around in the car like a feral animal, he has pooped on the seat, etc. Going to have to get a car crate for him, or we get downstairs and Ry always decides to poop before getting in the car and then we have to take care of that, etc.). It is HARD taking two. The thought exhausts me. Sometimes we take Ellie by herself though.

It is hard to take both outside at once in the city.

And I just gave up a short vacay with some close friends because I couldn't see both dogs going. With E's issues, it would have been $125 for 2 nights to board them. No money trees in my backyard.. Could have just boarded him and taken Ellie, but he was just coming off a traumatic incident and I didn't want to stress things more. So no vacay for me.

And you don't know what you are getting, esp. with a rescue. Ry is very afraid of men and large dogs. He just goes off. We are working through this, but because it's fear, it isn't going to go away overnight and I certainly can't throw him into these situations head on right now. So that also dictates what he and I do. I highly recommend rescue instead of paying a breeder to add another dog to this world (unless you are looking for something very specific), but it's not easy for everyone. Don't get me wrong. We love him and he is our baby boy, but it is much less relaxing around here.

I agree that there is a difference in taking two places compared to one. It is a lot different than just having one in my opinion. And yes, I also agree it is a lot harder. Doable but harder. Many times I just take Rosie because she is used to going with me.

I also agree about having different things to deal with when taking in a rescue. Mikki was not from a rescue. I got her from an individual but there were still issues to deal with. We are still dealing with things now. However, again it is doable if you really want it to work. But be prepared to face those issues.

One more agreement with Ellie May, be prepared for double the expense and then some. I haven't had Mikki long but we have already racked up some vet bills on her. The last visit alone was over $200. Of course, she needed shots, heartworm test, etc. We had to do this because we didn't know her background. With a rescue, I think they take care of all of this before you get them.

It is a tough decision. I know, been there. I think if it is meant to work out it will. :) Mikki is proof of that.

Definitely. I have a feeling I'd be doing more of "just leaving both at home" when I leave versus only taking one. I'm kind of afraid of that happening.

Then again, I often handle 3 dogs fairly well over at my dads house. We've all been camping together and it's certainly not as EASY but I've taken them all 3 for a walk before around the campsite (it's definitely easier with two) and also around my dads neighborhood, etc. I've rode with all 3 dogs on the back of the golf cart while someone else is driving, etc. And both of their dogs are dog reactive on leash. I don't find things TERRIBLY more difficult with two than one but it does complicate things a bit of course. Three is pushing it, however, and I'm not sure I'd ever own three at once by myself.

My thing, too, is.. it's not like I'd be bringing a puppy or another dog into a really "calm situation". I mean, Jackson is not 'hyper' but active and very needy if that makes sense. He's often got to be go-go-go so I'm already used to that mindsight lol. It wouldn't a wild puppy coming into a situation where a dog is used to sleeping all day. He's got a laid back personality though, in the fact that he's willing to go anywhere and do whatever and not cause a problem. I can trust him completely in whatever situation I bring him into. He also looovesss to sleep in and will gladly sleep with me until 10am or later if I can. Obviously, adding a pup to the mix would change that.

I'm basically talking out loud and showing you how I justify certain situations lol. But obviously I'm too scared to add another at the moment. :rolleyes:

I agree with Ellie and Baby Girl. Having more than one dog can be a joy beyond belief.... and work/cost beyond belief!!

I have three. The two older ones are fairly easy, they are bigger shih tuz so they don't go with us that often. I used to get dog sitters to walk them if we were gone overnight. Then came the princess:D Traveling with three/ walking three/ feeding three/ bathing three/ the cost of preventives of three/ etc etc
It is.. well.... interesting. I would not change a thing but it did change my life.
Like Elle, I have turned down vacations because I had to do what was right at that time for my pack. Grooming is a major expense now.. so I have to prioritize some other things. But it is all good. In my life the payback far outweigh the cost.. but that is me.

Also.. they do play alot and is fun to watch!!

The one thing I would change... I homecook now.. and I miss the days that I guilt free just poured kibble in their bowls.. awww *sigh**

That's what I did before getting Ry. And while the answer was clear as far as logic was concerned (probably isn't the right time for another dog), I blew the logic off and got him anyway. Glad I did. lol

For whatever reason, I find it hard to clean up poop when walking two dogs. If one barks at somebody, they both bark, etc. And it's easy enough for a few hours. But day after day for 15ish years.I love them both and wouldn't change anything, but wow they are a ton of work.

And then I thought there is no way I'd get a dog that needed more vetting than Ellie. That predication was evidently wrong. He is already been to the vet 5 times and it will be 6 times very shortly here. We also narrowly escaped the ER twice. Could have taken the "they only go in for serious issues" approach. Problem with that is I'm not sure which trip we could have avoided (the secondary infection from kennel cough, the mutilated ear, the second DHPP vaccine, the U/A when he wanted to pee every 5 minutes, or the follow up to that bc it didn't go away/dealing with liquid stool at the same visit - neither of these problems are better yet). Sooooo I'm tired.

Wouldn't want to discourage good owners from getting another, but have fun with it as they team up to overtake you. ;)

I avoid petfinder like the plague.
I am WEAK, I tell you WEAK!!!!!
And being as I am going back to school... No no.. I don't think that another dog is a good idea at this time. I might be able to get Pixie in.. But TWO?
No way.
I do want another though... At least. Maybe two more.
Then we can all have dogs and not share, lol. Yorkies are potato chip dogs. And apparently they have to power to make normally rational people insane.