someone tell me NO!

[Jacksmom052709]

I agree with the others - she is adorable!!!! Go for it!

[horsnaround]

you can never have to many lol my dh is the same way he loves the little dogs We have two yorkies and a cairn and i am always looking. But keep telling myself no. I was thinking about fostering. I say if you want her go for it

[miabellaamoure]

Originally Posted by maci_mace

it's weird her ad has been up since September, they just reposted it.
i can't believe no one has taken her... what a temptation!

Ok, so here comes the voice of reason......sorry!

I know how easy it is to fall for a picture of a lil' one in need of a home...I do.

Can you afford Vetting should you find out "after" you get her that she has some major issues not disclosed by those willing to let her go for "free"?

I always have apprehensions when something is offered for free...like what are they "not" telling?

What if she has aggression issues? Are you prepared to tackle that one?

Since annual Dentals have been the topic around here lately...can you afford 2 times the annual Dentals?

Most importantly...you mentioned moving in January to a larger place. Are you living with relatives now (you mentioned inlaws)? If so, are they prepared to tackle whatever challenges this new one may bring along with her? Potty training issues?

Lastly...when you move in January to a larger place, are you planning to own or rent? If you are renting, are you sure you can find a place that permits "two" dogs? Or, will you be able to afford the double deposit some places require for two dogs?

Ok...those are my motherly thoughts for you...

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Hmmmm, this brings back memories of me trying to decide whether or not to go get Mikki. I posted here too. I was told to go for it. Go get her! So here is my advice for you.

I do not regret getting my 2nd dog at all. I love her dearly and I am so glad I got her. Is it more expensive? Yes it is. I have paid a fortune in vet bills since I picked her up. However, she was not very well taken care of. So, I had a lot of up front bills. As far as everyday stuff, not really noticing too much of a difference. A little more in food but that is about all. I do put away a little money from each of my paychecks in case of an emergency situation. That way money isn't an issue at all.

So here is my advice. If you can afford another and your heart tells you to get this pup then GO GET HER!!!!!!!

[maci_mace]

Originally Posted by miabellaamoure

Ok, so here comes the voice of reason......sorry!

I know how easy it is to fall for a picture of a lil' one in need of a home...I do.

Can you afford Vetting should you find out "after" you get her that she has some major issues not disclosed by those willing to let her go for "free"?

I always have apprehensions when something is offered for free...like what are they "not" telling?

What if she has aggression issues? Are you prepared to tackle that one?

Since annual Dentals have been the topic around here lately...can you afford 2 times the annual Dentals?

Most importantly...you mentioned moving in January to a larger place. Are you living with relatives now (you mentioned inlaws)? If so, are they prepared to tackle whatever challenges this new one may bring along with her? Potty training issues?

Lastly...when you move in January to a larger place, are you planning to own or rent? If you are renting, are you sure you can find a place that permits "two" dogs? Or, will you be able to afford the double deposit some places require for two dogs?

Ok...those are my motherly thoughts for you...

haha i love this. but it's only provoking me more! haha! I am enrolling Maci in pet insurance [i think i'm going with canadian based pet secure] and for another dog mixed breed my costs don't go up much and my out of pocket is about the same. both dentals would be covered minus the $100 out of pocket. I am looking at an emergency coverage of $20,000, with $500 out of of pocket. lol so for vet care... i think i would be okay!

we live in an apartment now, just me and the hubby. we are looking to buy but will consider a private rental. [after our experiences with Casey Management we will never go through a Property Management company again!] We are already looking at places, we will be job and house hunting in BC when we leave next wednesday, so lots of time to find a place for two pups before January.

however, you have a good point on aggression/health issues. although i may be prepared for the health issues once insurance kicks in, aggression would be more tough especially if it was dog aggression. i can handle kenneling her with company around, BUT she obviously couldn't live in a kennel because she doesn't like maci lol. i have dealt with issues concerning dog agg. and human agg. and potty problems with fosters, so idk if I want to deal with that in a dog i want to keep forever... hmmmm.

[miabellaamoure]

lol...I know don't ya just hate when the mommy weighs in!

One more bit of advice...since you & hubby are going to be moving in January, why not wait until you are settled and can take your time in the search for who will be a perfect fit for Maci?

The biggest question of all for you to consider...ready? Ok, "if" this same lil' girl was listed for $350 dollars...would you still consider getting her?

If not...then it was the "free" that pulled you in and her charming pic just pulled you further.

Just don't rush...a doggy should be a well thought out plan. You, Hubby & Maci will be all the better for it, too!

Or, get her and take your chances...lol

[Donnainohio63]

Originally Posted by maci_mace

Ahhhhh. Lol I have had two dogs in the home before during a foster situation, so I know it's doable. My in laws LOVE small dogs. And going to my parents would be fine as I have a dog sitter I use there for fosters.

I know I want at least two anyways. I know we are going to move to a bigger place come January. I know I am home alone A LOT. I don't work. My DH never says no to me and is a suck for little dogs.

Hmmm.

Looks like you are trying to convince yourself lol I have 4 and I would make room for more, but thats just me.

[slthoeny]

She may still be availbale because her current family really is looking for the right home for her. It seems they have a very specific set of criteria in mind. And not everyone getting a new dog would be comfortable with the old family visiting. I do hope she finds a good forever home.

[LunasMomma]

I just hope that this little girl is spayed. If she got into the wrong hands (people could be fooled!) then she could be in for a life of misery There are people out there that will breed any dog

That said, take your time making this decision. It doesn't seem like that family is rushing things, so you have some time. Have you contacted them?

[RileyDC]

Originally Posted by maci_mace

free to good home! - Grande Prairie Dogs & Puppies For Sale - Kijiji Grande Prairie Canada.

Yikes... I saw this ad when I was saw Maci's and almost replied to it.
BUT I only need one dog right now. Right? I want two eventually. But someone tell me "don't rush it" or "nah, you don't need this dog"

She is free and I would hate to think she might end up in a home where she isn't valued because she was free, not that all people who take free dogs don't value them, but it is more likely to happen. So now I want to pick her up when I get Maci... I live two hours ish south of GP and so it's not that far.

Ahhhhh. Tell me NO! Tell me to stop looking! Justify why I should NOT snatch her up too! LOL awwww, I'm such a suck.

You should totally go get her!

[susan lynn]

Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

Hmmmm, this brings back memories of me trying to decide whether or not to go get Mikki. I posted here too. I was told to go for it. Go get her! So here is my advice for you.

I do not regret getting my 2nd dog at all. I love her dearly and I am so glad I got her. Is it more expensive? Yes it is. I have paid a fortune in vet bills since I picked her up. However, she was not very well taken care of. So, I had a lot of up front bills. As far as everyday stuff, not really noticing too much of a difference. A little more in food but that is about all. I do put away a little money from each of my paychecks in case of an emergency situation. That way money isn't an issue at all.

So here is my advice. If you can afford another and your heart tells you to get this pup then GO GET HER!!!!!!!

When I saw this thread you are the first person I thought of. Hopefully this will turn out as a happy ending for the poster as it did for you.

[mom of 3 dogs]

aww, She is adorable

[My lil friend]

Im not a very good person to ask, I have 6 dogs living here. However sense most of them are senior aged I can tell you that it does get a bit costly as they get older. However I would not of missed out on one minute of their lives or what they all add to my life.

[maci_mace]

Ok... I did NOT get her I put the number in my phone and thought about it the whole way there. And even after I picked up Maci. Once I picked up Maci I realized I just wanted her... just Me and Maci for now!

Give Maci some time to settle in with me and we are going job hunting in BC next week so we will wait until next spring [TRY to wait] once we are re-settled where ever life is taking us, to consider another dog.

Maci is such an awesome little girl, and I want her to feel at home! so I'm glad I chose not to call that dog's owners, i really hope a good home snatches her up though!! not just someone who takes her on a whim only to rehome her again :/

[susan lynn]

I must have missed your previous thread. Why was Maci rehomed, she is beautiful.