Dilema - Now I want another baby!
 

Background.... I am 42 ish, married for over 21 years with one skin male child who will turn 20 next month.

I have regretted not having another skin child. If I could do all again.... Any way that is not an option at this point in my life. My Brutus came into our lives on a whim - no idea what I was doing or what I was getting into. What a blessing he has been - brought my family closer, so many many laughs, so many smiles and so much love. I never thought I would literally LOVE a little mut like I DO.

I want another one. I am scouting out petfinder and craiglist daily. My dh wants me to wait until spring to make sure that I am serious and that Brutey will be ok with a sibling. My thoughts are this - wouldn't it be easier the younger they are?

Should I have another single furbut like I did a skinbut and spoil like crazy or should I just go for it and find another? I would not buy from a breeder, but from a rescue - just my preference.

I have considered fostering but don't know if I could give the baby up in the end. I would end up with a dozen!

I agree with you that it would be easier when they are younger. I forgot how old Brutus is.

Kacee has a pet puppet named Brutus.:)

good luck in your search/ you are awesome that you would get a rescue

Hi Traci, I feel your struggle I have had the same one for 3 years (still a one Yorkie owner).

How old is Brutus? In my opinion I am in agreement with your Husband on the waiting part. That would give you time to really find the perfect fur baby to add to your family.

As far as being a foster for a Rescue, of course you would be helping in giving a Yorkie a new home/life. My problem is with Fostering I am not sure I could give the dog up. You could take some time, explore some good rescues in your area, volunteer with them and see if Fostering is the right thing for you (I volunteer at a local rescue here in Atlanta, I now know I could never Foster but I go every Saturday and do the morning dog chores for 30 dogs).

One other comment I wanted to make is please be careful when researching getting a dog on Craigslist. I have seen some stories on Yorkie Talk from people who thought they were getting a GREAT Yorkie and sometimes it was not as represented. There are some Yorkie Talk members in Indiana who may be able to help you find a good breeder locally. I know there are a few Yorkie Talk members in Michigan who are breeders and they have really good reputations.

Good luck, I hope everything works out for you.

Brutus is almost 7 months. What age would be to old to bring another pup into the family?

When my sis came over with Sophie (2 yr old yorkie) that she has rescued it was a little bit of a nightmare. She is vey timid, shy, loves to be held and not playful. Brutus on the other hand is SPUNKY, outgoing and wants EVERYONE to hold him - needy - attention grabber. They were like night and day. Is it wrong of me to ask questions of a rescue group to make sure the new potential addition to our family would fit with us, our schedule and Brutey?

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_2_26.gif i say go for it. i just added two more babies to my family. my girls are a little over a year old and the babies three months old and they are getting along fine. i do keep a watchful eye at all times but we are all so happy
just do it
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Sorry, I just read your post again where it said you were looking for a rescue.

Good Luck, there are plenty of Yorkie's in rescues waiting for a good home.

I think it would be ok to wait until next spring. It's entirely up to what you are able to keep up with. Since Mr. Brutus is just 7 mos old, you still have time to make up your mind before he is set in his ways.:D

I think all the answers depend on what you want. Personaly I would never again have two puppies at the same time. I would wait until the first was potty trained, past chewing, has basic obedience etc. I have trained dogs for years. But two pups at once almost sent me to the nut farm. I could not train like I normaly do. They were more interested in playing with each other than getting affection and training from me. I was in puppy mode constantly.

I have a 15 Year old, and 3 years ago I added 3 2-3 year old females within one year... they all get along well, so I don't think age is all that important.

I am not partial to a full breed. If I found the right baby and it was meant to be - I don't really care about their bloodline. I am just looking for another pet to love, but don't get me wrong - not looking for a large dog -lol.

I really love looking at at all the Yorkies on the Breeder Sites, but when I go on petfinder and see how many dogs are on there it breaks my heart and I know my second baby will come from there.

I actually applied and got a response. I'll share in my next post as I think I am getting ready to time out.
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Lol! :D

I think I am very lucky and have a great little guy- he is outside potty trained and has been for while. I really can[t remember the last accident. Brutus can sit, stay, give 5, leave it and do a down. My biggest challenge that we are working on is COME. He is stubborn and smart, so is my skin child...

I applied to a Rescue group and filled out a ton of personal info. I found a dog on Petfinder and he is still there. When the rescue group contacted me I found out the pup is not far from me - in the town I grew up in. I asked LOTS of questions in my response and gave them tons of info about us and Brutus. I never heard back.

The Rescue Group asked where the dog would sleep - I answered all questions honestly - Brutus sleeps with us in our bed. Did that turn them off that I don't crate?

They asked if I had a fenced back yard and wanted a home visit - which I am fine with. I have a 6 foot privacy fence with an in-ground pool. When asked about the fence I informed them that I got Brutey when he was 9 weeks and wouldn't leave my side. My backyard is kinda sloped, so in order for the top of the fence to be straight we do have have gaps at the bottom in some areas. I will have a landscaping company fill the gaps in with pavers to match my landscaping in the spring. I informed the rescue group about this as well.

I want the dog on Petfinder and feel ill that I didn't fit his needs.

Petfinder Adoptable Dog | Yorkshire Terrier Yorkie | Westfield, IN | Ritchie Short

Here is the guy that I want. He is adorable and has been listed for months.

Does where you live get really cold? If it does I think I might wait until spring so you didn't have to possibly potty train in the cold. But I think it you have the money, time and want to care for another dog then go ahead life is short enjoy every bit you can of it and dogs make life extremely enjoyable in my opinion :D

Please do not take not getting the dog personaly. Some times if two people are equally qualify, they choose the the one who does not have a dog already. And I swear I have seen them flip a coin to decide when both people have everything going right.

Jackson turned 3 in October and I am still in my "I want another dog but haven't gotten one yet" phase, LOL. I simply cannot make up my mind.

I puppysat for the past 10 days and while it was fun, I admit, I WAS kind of ready to give the puppy back, LOL. But she wouldn't have been the dog I would have picked for us so I am sure that makes a difference too. Jackson was happy, they wrestled and played a bit, but honestly? He seems perfectly content now that she's gone too, so I dunno, it's hard to say.

I know I'll add a second at one point, but I just don't get the feeling that NOW is the time. So I think you will just know when it's right or when the perfect dog comes along.

I'm going through a similar thing, as both my skinkids are away at college and it's just me & ZoE at home. I'm always thinking about getting another pup, and I've looked at lots of puppies, but just not connected with one enough to make the jump.

Having one dog is so easy. It isn't a problem taking her most places with me. Friends & family welcome ZoE wherever I go. We make the trip across state about once a month to visit my kids. It's not a problem sneaking one small dog into a college apartment but two might be more difficult and taking along two dogs is definately more of an imposition when visiting people.

So, I keep looking and will wait til/if the right pup comes along. I'm in no rush as ZoE is only a year old and I figure pups are like kids and a couple of years spacing between them is probably best, so each get full attention/training as puppies.

Best of luck in your search. Hopefully when the right fit for your family comes along your heart will know it :)

Rescues can be difficult to get sometimes and they don't give you any reason why you didn't. I've seen this happen many times with others, so don't feel that you aren't the perfect home.

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Well, if everything goes well, this little fellow will be coming home with us later this week.

I have no idea what I'm getting myself into, as we just got Bella 2 weeks ago and we had NO plans to get another for a very, very long time. This little guy (if he ends up with us) will put us at our limit for city pet limits.

He's not neutered, so who knows what may happen in the wrong hands. Hes old enough to be neutered, so that will be the first thing we do, especially since Bella is a female and she won't be spayed for at least another month.

Someone may offer a higher amount than I have, in which case the owner will choose the "highest bidder" so to speak.

Please say prayers that the offer I have placed (which is substantial) doesn't get topped. I really don't want this precious boy in a puppy mill.

I think if you want to have a rescue dog it would not hurt to start looking now. Filling out applications and doing searches takes time. If you did happen to come across the right one for you then you would be prepared. If you don't find the one that is a good match for you right away then you have lost nothing but have gained valuable information.
The personality of your dog will have a lot to do with the when question anyway. I think a younger dog does adjust a lot quicker to changes in the household. If you are home much of the time then you have a lot more time to devote to the training aspect of things. Since not all dogs are alike you have to anticipate that you may have to deal with things you did not have with the one you have now.
Two dogs means twice as much fun and excitement in the home as well as more work and money invested. If you can balance those two then go for it if not then ask yourself is anytime right for a new dog?
I have always kicked myself for not getting Gracie's sister at the same time as I got her. I think she would have enjoyed having another dog in the house but now I don't know how she would accept a new one. She is a very alpha type personality and does not like to share so I may have missed my window of opportunity to add another one to my home.

Best wishes on your search.

Hi there, I was referred here from another member. :)

Here's a link to another thread about a little boy in Missouri that needs a home.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...eeds-home.html

If you're interested, perhaps we can work out some details? The number to his owner is in that thread as well, a few posts down the page,as well as the pictures of him that she posted.

I will be picking him up this Thursday if nobody else tops my offer (he's going to the highest offer). We really cannot afford to keep him, but will be providing him medical care, a neuter, and lots of love and food until we can find him safe home ourselves.

If you're interested, please please give the owner a call. Like I said he's not neutered and until Thursday, he's up for "bids".:(

Apparently he is a very healthy dog, up to date on shots, no negative health history, vet records and is housebroken.

"Selling to the highest bidder!" How awful. I guess they are not ashamed of their motivation for raising pups. So many people out there have animals but have no character or compassion.

I can understand how you are feeling. Although my son attends a community college, he has never hung around mom a lot. My daughter is my "road buddy" and she will be going to college in about a year. My bichon Kirby, and I will be so lonely when my daughter leaves. I am planning on getting a puppy this year. My bichon is an adult but I see where some people have 2 puppies at the same time. I can only advise you to think on it, wait and research. I know it's so tempting to rush out and get a puppy now, especially when seeing all of these adorable pups here in this forum. :)

I know just how you feel! I was driving myself crazy debating on no more puppies, a new puppy, a rescue puppy or young adult. I got on craigslist, petfinder, puppyfind and YT. Thanks to Michelle, aka jadabug, my search is over! Bear is 5 months old and housetrained!

Good luck in your search! Be patient and don't drive yourself nuts! The right one will find you when it's meant to happen!

It's a personal preference, but I now have 2 re-homed Yorkies. After getting the first one (male) in May 2011, we babysat a friend's ex-show-puppy Shih Tzu and she and Brody had so much fun together...they were both about a year old at the time...that when Sunny went home, Brody would just go and lay on the spot on the floor where her kennel had sat and looked sad at us. I knew he wanted/needed a playmate, and went looking for a rescue or re-home Yorkie. It only took 2 days to find her, Mia, and we picked her up the 3rd day...had to wait 'cuz travel was involved.

Mine were just over a year at the time and the adjustment was instantaneous, even before we brought Mia home, maybe because they are still quite young.

We have not regretted our decision and it feels like they have always been with us. But, again, the decision needs to be based on your own situation...all of it...baby's needs, too.

You will put up pix of your next one, right?:D

- Cat

Levi is 7 and Lily is 2. He never tires from playing with her. She will stop before he will and she is still the "puppy". Just depends on the dog. Good Luck