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I just can't do it right now :( Hi guys , I feel so bad right now. I don't think i'm going to be getting that new puppy. I'm having some serious second thoughts. I know Zoey needs a companion and I would absolutely love to have another little dog running around the house but after boggling my mind with "what if's" , I just don't think the time is right. I have Zoey who is still NOT completely potty trained so that makes things alot more difficult. She takes things out of my trash and runs. She's messed up a good amount of my carpet and I can't take it up because I live in an apartment. They would croak over. Not to mention all of the extra expenses. I was using bonus money from my job to make my purchase which would be 1200.00 extra on my paycheck. Then I just noticed right after I buy him , i'd have to shell out another 200.00 at the vet , more money on food , more toys , more clothes (which is not neccessary but I think it's cute :p) , another crate , playpen (which i'm still going to get for Zoey while i'm at work) , etc. I have the money to spend but I need to get Zoey in order first. She's very undisciplined and I feel as though she needs to go to an obediance school which would be another couple of hundred. I feel so bad. Everytime I come on the site and see people with multiple Yorkies , it makes me want another one. I'll just sit here and cry until I feel better. Thanks for everyone who helped me out. I appreciate it. :( |
I think you made a very wise decision if you are already stressed financially and emotionally. A new puppy is a lot of work and can be very stressful. |
Don't feel so sad -- just think what a joy Zoey is and lavish some more love on her! You will know when the time is right -- if and when it comes. Only "kids" can do just fine too! |
I have to admire your wisdom and anyway I'm not sure that some dogs don't prefer to be "only" dogs. :) |
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All of you are wonderful! Thanks for making me feel better. With all of the extra money that I would have had to spend on Jasper (that's what I had named him :( ) , i'll invest that money in things that I REALLY need such as a steam cleaner and more toys for Zoey. She has this one little rubber bone that she has demolished. Can anybody recommend a good cleaner? I'm sure the breeder will understand. She's a wonderful woman and she even told me that if I couldn't afford it , let her know. It's not that I can't afford it but I could use that money to do other things with and i'd rather just get Zoey in place and give her all of the extra LOVE and ATTENTION (she's a hogger! :D) |
I think it is great that you realize all this and are smart enough to wait. You'll get your 2nd baby when the time is right!! :) |
If you feel the time is not right then I always go with my gut feeling. I have always had 1 dog at a time until I got Cali a 1 1/2 years ago and I knew the time was right, Then I decided I wanted another one and I spent 6 months looking and passed on several dogs as I just didn't have THE feeling. When I talked to Pixie's breeder on the phone I just knew it wa the right one. 45 minutes later I was at her house and broght Pixie home. I also don't think if I was still working I would have taken on 3 at a time for me that would have been too much. The time will come when you are ready. |
I Think It Is Very Sensible Of You - Better To Decide Now That To Go Ahead And Regret It Later........... I Too Have Always Only Had One Dog At A Time - Never With Any Wish To Get Another. Who Knows What The Future Holds, But At The Moment I Am Very Happy With Just Harvey Who Is 11 Months Old And So Loved And Cherished By All The Family. Good Luck |
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I have the Hoover Steam Vac and itz been a G-dsend .... worth every penny .... check eBay for a good deal! |
You shouldn't feel bad about doing what is best for you and your existing baby! It is a very wise decision. Also, with your baby acting the way she is the new puppy would've probably picked up some of her bad habits (believe me it can happen). Then you would have double trouble! Besides they can be perfectly happy being the only baby. All she really needs is you! |
I feel so much better. Thanks everyone! I didn't think it was a wise decision to bring another little puppy into the household and Zoey is having problems. That would have put alot more on me and made it hard for me to try and focus. If Zoey would have been well trained and obedient , I wouldn't mind having another one around but just not right now. Trying to train two at one time is just too much. Especially with my work schedule. I'm a neat-freak so when Zoey makes mistakes on my carpet , it makes me furious but I have to stop and relize that she's only doing what I am allowing her to do. Therefor , I have to learn to focus on my mistakes as well. In due time , I will get another puppy but it may be awhile from now. Finances and keeping my house clean is more important. LOL. I love Zoey and i'm glad to give her a ton of attention. :) |
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Sounds like you have a good head on your shoulders! Listen to your heart. You are so lucky to have your one precious little one..... And there will come a time when you are really-truly ready and that will be a glorious day. Sending hugs :ghug: |
wow - dont' take this the wrong way, but you are SO lucky to already have A dog! I really really really want one, and It takes all I've got not to go out and get one, but I know I am not ready time-wise and money-wise! Right now I'm just keeping myself busy reading all these wonderful posts and browsing the pictures, and also pouring through books about yorkies, researching breeders etc. When the right time comes along, I know all this waiting will be worth it - and I'm sure the same will be for you when you get your 2nd baby |
Sounds like a good decision for you. I have three and it is definitely more work and expense added. It took about ten years before I had more than one Yorkie at a time. Now that the kids are grown and I work part time I am able to enjoy and spoil my furbabies. Wait until the timing is right and you will enjoy them much more. |
You've got a good head on your shoulders. You will eventually get another baby when the time is right. Six dogs and two puppies are keeping me very busy and yes, it can be very expensive. |
I know how you feel, some days I want another Yokie for Pheobe, but I'm so afraid. She is the perfect dog 100% potty train, great health, etc. And I just found out that she is spoil, I thought she was well taking care off:p but my hubby say Honey when she dress better than us, that means she is spoil:laugh: she has our two cats too. But sometime I think what if the next one I'm not that lucky:rolleyes:, But I also can't worry about the "what if ". I'm looking for another onether one but I'm taking my time ;) I think that you are a very conscious person and I :clapsmile you for that. |
it took me awhile before I even had a dog. Then we got one and it took 3 years before I got the second one. It was alot harder to try and give attention to both of em and more money towards vet, food, doggie daycare. So at least you made the decision now instead of later. I just brought home my 3rd one, and it's been hard. Thank god, she has been easy to potty train. Cause I'd go crazy. My Elle will never bee 100% potty trained. She has to go out about every hour or hour and a half or she will peee somewhere. She will usually pee in her crate overnight. I've come to accept it, but I was also hoping that the 3rd one would kinda train Elle as well. We havent had any accidents except the overnight. So sometimes I sit back and wonder did I do the right thing by getting a 3rd one.... but it's too late for me I allready have her. So you did the right thing by waiting until you know for sure what you want to do. Good luck to ya. |
You must be disappointed, but you should be proud of yourself thinking through everything and deciding to wait for the right time. :) :) :) |
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