Should I do it??

[xBUTTERCUPx]

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Okay I'm sorry but I don't think your friend should have gotten another dog if she wasn't even able to keep the first one. I think that you should def. keep her dog, what if another 2 yrs go by and you get really attached to this one? Why did she get another one knowing she can't take care of it properly?

She liked the idea of owning a puppy and never think about it in the long run. I think that is the reason why she got 3 more thinking that they'll potty train on their own and all she have to do is feed them. Although she is friend, I totally agree with you guys. Somehow, I just think she's in it to breed the dogs and make some quick money out of it. But who am I to judge?

I've made it clear with her that if and when she brings me her dog then it is mine to keep and she can come visit any time but the agreement is that she can't have it back. So, in about 1-2 weeks I'm getting a new baby for FREE! How exciting is that?!? Of course that would mean potty training all over again.

[LuvMyPrinceKobi]

Congrats on your new pup. By the sound of it, it will be some hard work, but you can do it! And hopefully your other dog will help this one learn CONGRATS, again

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

Originally Posted by wemple2

I say, do what's in your heart. Things happen for a reason, if it's meant to be, it will be. Can you truly provide for this baby, and honestly be able to give it back when she gets settled...That is a huge decision. I know myself well enough to know it would kill me to have to give up a baby I was fostering...I'd like to say I could & would do it, but I really seriously doubt that I could. When I get a puppy, it's for life...the bond is too tough for me to break. But again that's me, too soft hearted I guess. I do hope your friend makes the right choices in her life, she has 3 dogs, that to me is 3 times the responsibility...Good luck if you decide to do it, enjoy it while it last...

i 2nd that!

[doortego]

I can't help wondering what she is doing with the Maltese. I know from experience that their grooming needs are much more troublesome than a Yorkie's. I really hope she is making good provisions for it as well.

[autumn star]

Good for you! That is exciting. You never know you might be able to housebreak this puppy rather quickly. With all the moving and juggling of these three dogs there could not be much consistency w/training so once he gets the hang of it you never know it could be a breeze.
Just be sure that she firmly understands that this is now YOUR puppy and know longer hers. If I were you, I might even give her some $ (confirming a purchase) have her sign an agreement and have it notarized just in case she fights you for it back!
Keep us posted!

[xxmxaxrxyxx]

congrats on getting your new baby...that is way too awesome!

[bdbmamaw]

We do expect pictures of course!

Congrats!

[celstu1]

Oh take that baby and make him yours! Just work on training him right away! Keep him in 'diapers' at least while hes in the house and take them off to take him out to pee, etc... so he does not mark your house and make your dog mark too.

Im sorry but this story makes me so upset! She had 3 dogs and didnt even talk about the dog situation with her sister & her boyfriend before moving? If I were her Id get her own place where she can keep her dogs and tell her sisters boyfriend to nevermind! That is horrible that they told her yes to moving in and are now MAKING her get rid of the dogs! Thats just not right or fair!

[Anna Banana]

Originally Posted by xBUTTERCUPx

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I've made it clear with her that if and when she brings me her dog then it is mine to keep and she can come visit any time but the agreement is that she can't have it back. So, in about 1-2 weeks I'm getting a new baby for FREE! How exciting is that?!? Of course that would mean potty training all over again.

Yay! I'm so excited for you! I can't wait until you get your new baby!

[xBUTTERCUPx]

I'm having second thoughts about this whole situation. I think I'm going to wait until the end of the week to make my final decision. Every time I talk to her, it's always 'I don't know' or 'I don't really care'

[Yorkiedaze]

Doesn't sound like she has had the Yorkie very long at all since he's only 6 months old and has already been kept in a cage for quite sometime. I'd talk to her about turning it into the rescue. You shouldn't have to be the one to house train this dog and make it's life really great and then get attached only to have her take it back. I wouldn't! It isn't fair to the poor little dog at all. He needs to be placed in rescue.

[paulapoo]

Sounds like "fate" to me. You may have been destined to have this baby!! It's very lucky to have you. Maybe you could use a belly band with a poise pad in it for the first few days until he gets used to the new smells. That works for me when I keep one of my friends males. He starts marking when he hits the door, so he gets a very fashionable belly band during his visits with Aunt Paula.

[xBUTTERCUPx]

Originally Posted by paulapoo

Sounds like "fate" to me. You may have been destined to have this baby!! It's very lucky to have you. Maybe you could use a belly band with a poise pad in it for the first few days until he gets used to the new smells. That works for me when I keep one of my friends males. He starts marking when he hits the door, so he gets a very fashionable belly band during his visits with Aunt Paula.

I use to use the belly band when Buttercup was still a puppy but I don't really like using it at all any more. I just hate the smell of pee whenever I take it off. Besides, I'm always thinking about urinary tract infection..so no belly bands usage.

I just seriously think that she wants me to take good care of her dog right now because she can't handle her own life right now and when he's potty trained and housebroken, she's going to take him back. So I'm still undecided. I think one Buttercup, a 4-year-old son, college, and managing my husbands accounting for his businesses is enough for my two hands. I'm all tied up!

[wemple2]

Really give this some serious thought...as I said the first time, if it's meant to be it will be...But you have to know what you're in for, fostering is hard, you have to be able to give it up...can you live with that? If not, put it in writing, get a contract...make it clear that she will have NO rights to it, other then visiting rights, I guess. Does this dog have papers, she'll have to be willing to sign them over to you, right? Be cautious, don't just jump into this, you'll end up heart broken and puppyless...