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05-19-2007, 08:18 PM | #1 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Kentucky, USA
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| Adding another Yorkie I'm going to try to make a long story short. I'm getting a another Yorkie tomorrow. I've mulled this over for months. I already have a 3 yr. old Westie and a 7 yr. old Yorkie that I rescued last year. I love them both so much. I am unable to work now and I enjoy staying home with my fur babies. I have wanted a infant Yorkie for a long time. The lady at the rescue where I got Pixie is the person with the little boy. He's in good health, utd on shots etc. He's 8 weeks and weighs 1 lb. and 2 ounces. I can't wait to pick him up tomorrow. The only problem is that I am keeping it a secret from my husband and grown sons. They think I have too many pets as it is. Also, money was an issue. Somebody help me out there to feel like I'm doing the right thing and will not get killed tomorrow. I'm a little stressed and excited at the same time. I will send pics as soon as I have them. I haven't named him yet. Any suggestions?
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05-19-2007, 08:25 PM | #2 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA
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| well, this is a tough one. On one hand, I understand that you want another baby, especially since you have time on your hands. But on the other, you don't want your husband to dislike the pup because you went behind his back. I would really encourage you to talk to your husband first. Tell him that the lady has this baby and you reeeeaaaallllyyyy want him. Listen to what your husband has to say. If he's really against it, I would tell you to think twice. And you also might want to consider that other people need to have a chance to get this puppy too. THere might be another family out there that needs a Yorkie and you're not giving them a chance to find him. GOOD LUCK! |
05-19-2007, 08:40 PM | #3 |
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| I think it depends on your husband's personality. If you think that he might permanantly resent your new baby, then its not worth it. Because if he does dislike the dog, then you'll hear about it for years. However, it takes a really tough person to resist a yorkie puppy, and I think your husband may just fall in love with the puppy as soon as he sees him. Just think about the situation, and whether or not the new yorkie will make your home happier, or more tense.
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05-19-2007, 08:47 PM | #4 |
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| Good luck. I'm afraid that I can totally relate; if I didn't go behind my husband's back I would not have the babies I have now. When I brought the pups home; I just stated that this is what I want, I'm an adult, and I certainly will be the primary care giver of this animal. Then I let nature take its course, normally my husband falls in love with the dog. Now everytime we have a fight he throws it in my face. But hey, he doesn't ask me when he buys tools and junk/parts cars (he's a mechanic). . . Also I am an adult, and I don't try and get anyone to train or take care of my dogs unless they choose to. Also when I try to discuss things like this, my husband has the habit of acting as though I'm asking permission. I'm not, lol, I do what I want, and as long as it doesn't hurt or put undue work and pressure on another member of the family. . . well, I'm pretty open minded about what the other adults (in my family) wish and/or want. . .
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05-19-2007, 08:59 PM | #5 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Kentucky, USA
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| Thanks..So Far Thanks for all the advice. My husband is wonderful. He loves the pets we know have and they in turn, love him. I really don't think he will hold it against me. I've done this stuff before so I actually believe he knows I will eventually win out and get the puppy. These animals are therapy for me. I suffer from depression and fibromyalgia. I am also a very caring person. I have to always take care of somebody. I can't let anyone take care of me. My sons have pets also, One has three, 2 huskies and a weimarner. The other has a St. Bernard. Those dogs eat more in a week than my will eat in a month. My husband doesn't ever want much. He gets by on very little, just his vices of smokes and drinks. This will be my money I am spending. I worked for it so I should get do what I want. All this stuff is what I'm going to tell him. Also, we are not going on vacation this year and we would have spent twice the amount of what the puppy costs on the trip. Am I making this sound any better?
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05-19-2007, 09:03 PM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA
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| Sounds good to me! I would have already let you get him! I think pets are great therapy and I'm all for adding another Yorkie to the mix if your husband's a nice guy, and will love the pup anyway. Good Luck |
05-20-2007, 10:07 AM | #7 |
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| Well, speaking from my own experience, just be prepared to hear about it later if and when he does throw it back in your face that you bought the dog without his permission if he doesn't want to get it. I have that problem too. I bought Lily without my husband's consent and he to this day will do that to me. I just don't like the 'hot, cold' thing with him: If she's good, he loves her. If she's bad, she's MY dog. Good luck with your decision and I'm all for doing what makes you happy. You only live this life once and you should be happy.
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05-20-2007, 10:09 AM | #8 | |
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05-20-2007, 12:03 PM | #9 | |
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Yeah, it makes me soo mad that he does that to me! We've had her way over a year now and he just pulled this on me a few nights ago. I just think it's the dumbest thing to try to ostracize Lily from the family when he chooses to. She's a part of the family now PERIOD.
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05-20-2007, 12:16 PM | #10 | |
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