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02-26-2007, 01:46 PM | #1 |
Little Bit & Buttons Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: US
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| Is anyone saying "What have I done" I know most of you with more than one pet are happy with your multiples, but I'm just wondering if there is anyone that has really regretted their decision to bring a new pet into their home? Is there anyone out there saying two are not twice as much trouble, they are ten times as much trouble. I know with my grandchildren, one at a time is much easier than 2. I was just wanting to hear both sides of this decision. |
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02-26-2007, 01:50 PM | #2 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL
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| I have asked myself "what have I done?" by bringing home two puppies that need house trained at one time -- but I have never regretted the decision. When I see how much they love each other and how they thoroughly enjoy each other so much, even double the accidents does not make me sorry. I will be SOOOOO glad though when we have this house training thing down pat. We do it all wrong here as neither my husband nor I can bear to crate them. So, it will take a little longer -- but we will get it done, getting better every day. We actually have had a few days without accidents but 2 in a row would be nice.
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02-26-2007, 01:51 PM | #3 |
I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA
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| At first, bringing Hootie home was hard work and I wouldn't say I regretted my decision, but at times I did think to myself, "What the h*ll did I get myself into?!" Now that she is 9 months old, potty trained, crate trained, and over the threat of hypoglocemia, I do not regret my decision to get her for one second. We just got a lab puppy a couple of weeks ago, and again I am now thinking to myself, "What the H*LL did I get myself into?!" But i know in the end he will be a little angel and everything will work out. |
02-26-2007, 01:52 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California
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| Absolutely not! I'm so happy with my girls and I love to see my older girl, Vixxen, finally have someone to run around with and play! We just took a little 5 hour road trip and they both want to be on my lap (I'm driving the motor home-lol!) and that was a bit more difficult! Because the puppy is still a puppy, walking two on a leash is a bit "tangly" but so far....I have actually considered getting yet another!! Now THAT makes me wonder though...because I like to take them both with me and I can't imagine being able to scoop up 3 easily when we're out the door - purse, doggie supplies, etc...
__________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule! |
02-26-2007, 04:10 PM | #5 |
Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere
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| I have three puppies under a year.. all about 2-3 months apart in age.. At first it was a bit of a shock to the system, but it all falls into place w/in a few weeks and I've never been happier |
02-26-2007, 04:58 PM | #6 | |
and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania
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Well, I've never regretted bringing another one home...although when I started talking about finding pet #4, I think my husband was asking himself "oh no, what have I done????"
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02-26-2007, 05:02 PM | #7 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California
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| LOL! Ditto!
__________________ God Bless our troops R.I.P. Sweet Lexxi Girl - you were taken too soon, we love you always Vixxen ,Truffles , Gemma Lexxi and their mommy Trina- Girls Rule! |
02-26-2007, 05:04 PM | #8 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona
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| I rescued a Westie about a month ago. She is 6 years old--same age as Edie, and a sweet, sweet girl. I did wonder, however, if I made a mistake, as Edie liked being the center of attention. After a month, I can say that they DO have fun together at times, but there might still be a little jealousy. I don't regret it, but I am not sure if bringing in a new dog made any difference at all to Edie. I had hoped she would enjoy the company since I can no longer take her to work. My husband loves the new dog, (so do I, for that matter) and she is very easy. I am glad we have been able to give her a good home. If you asked Edie, she would probably say "Whatever"..... |
02-26-2007, 05:45 PM | #9 |
My Darling Divas Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: magnolia, Texas
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| I am just " THRILLED". with my TWO!! Before we got Kizzy, Penny was so lonely, laying around all the time, not eating much, and just so sad to watch... BUT NOW--- she is like a different dog, OMG she runs and plays, and hardly ever lays around except for there short naps around 2 pm. She eats like ive never seen her eat before. For us, we couldnt be happier with our decision to get Kizzy. And kizzy fits in our family, just like shes been here forever. |
02-26-2007, 06:20 PM | #10 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Central Texas
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| I have never regretted it for a minute. We had Rowdy a year when we got Rexy. I will have to say that Rowdy STILL acts jealous sometimes, when he is on our lap and Rexy wants to get up there too. BUT they are best buds and they play, wrestly and play so much that I don't know what they would do without each other. I'm sorry I can't provide the "other perspective" I just love having two!!!
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02-26-2007, 06:39 PM | #11 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: CA
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| This was a great question as I am getting ready to get a little boy within the next few months and I think what has kept me from doing it sooner is the fear that what if I regret my decision. What if Coco doesn't like it, or the puppy is a total terror or something..lol
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02-26-2007, 06:44 PM | #12 |
Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys
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| I'm glad you asked this....I'm picking my second one up this Sunday & I've been thinking the same thing....Am I doing the right thing?...Will they get along?.. Am I ready to go through the puppy phase again?...etc..etc.. I feel he looks so lonely at times....playing with the cat just doesn't cut it for him... I get butterflies every time I think of what's to come Sunday... I'm sure it will be o.k.
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02-26-2007, 07:15 PM | #13 |
and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana
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| I never for one second regretted adding Hopey to my family, BUT, I babysat my "grand-dog" this weekend(3mo old lab) and BOOYYYY was I glad when she went home.. i think my "puppy" days are past... hehe
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02-26-2007, 07:20 PM | #14 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rancho Viejo, Tx
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| There are times when I have said "what have I done!", but like others, I dont' regret having them. I honestly don't know what I would do with out them. they are my life and I would have to find friends if I didn't have them.
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02-26-2007, 07:24 PM | #15 | |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN
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congrats on the new baby.
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