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03-30-2011, 09:01 PM | #1 |
Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI.
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| i reallllly want a rescue! i'm feeling torn! As everyone has figured out by now I love Princess more than I ever thought I was capable to love an animal, and I am an animal lover. I love spoiling her rotten! I'd like to get her a sibling, I think it would bring so much joy to our family. Not bragging by any means, but I've been really good with Princess, going through a hectic puppy-hood, teaching her lot's of manners and tricks, grooming, etc. and now the thought of sharing that with another baby is almost bringing me to tears! (i'm a softie, i know). I would especially like to take in a senior baby and know that I was giving her the best years of her life catering to her every need. The set back for me really is the financial aspect of it. I'm on disability, so I would be home a LOT of the time, but I just worry about if something really big came up. I know that if Princess needed something I would make it happen no matter what and I feel like the same would happen with a new baby. But I just can't openly say I am loaded because I am not. I can afford premium food, treats, toys, shots, heartworm, etc. I guess I'm writing this "novel" to hear what you think. Do you think this is something I could/should actively pursue? Do you think it would devastate Princess if I did? opinions, please!!
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03-30-2011, 09:24 PM | #2 |
www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County
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| How old ix Princess? How does she react to other dogs in her house? Uni was socialized pretty late. I brought in our first foster when she was about 1, and so was the foster. Oh did she hate him! About 2 yrs later we had another foster, and though they weren't bffs she did tolerate Katie, and they kind of played together, or near each other, when we went to the park. I could tell Uni matured and was more socialized by then. So if Princess is still a puppy or a young dog, I think I would wait. But you know your Princess best, so if you think she would do well with another then go for it! Adopting a rescue takes a while to get, so take your time. The right one wil come along when everything fits.
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03-30-2011, 09:27 PM | #3 |
Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI.
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| she's exposed to my mom's 3 dogs regularly and she really loves them. it's great when we come home because she is pooped! do you think it would be irresponsible for me given that i don't exactly have a big savings to draw off of?
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03-30-2011, 09:49 PM | #4 |
www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County
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| How is she when other dogs come to her house? Not when she goes to other dogs houses? BC Uni was fine going to others homes, but once we had one in hers, oh no, uh uh she was not having it! But that's just Uni. She better now, but still, that's why I occasionally foster, and I don't have another one full time. On the issue of you not having unlimited funds, none of us do. If the right one comes along you will know, and you will make it work.
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03-30-2011, 10:02 PM | #5 |
Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI.
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| i've never really had dogs here, so i will have to experiment with that...well actually i kept the neighbors beagle pup a couple times and they had a blast. i really wanted them to be close friends but then i found out he'd never been vetted so i had to put the kabosh on that. oh, and princess turned a year in january.
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03-31-2011, 04:55 AM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario
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| Taking in another dog...older or younger will always entail more financial commitment. But not all older rescue dogs have major health issues, any more than all young puppies are going to be "healthy". I bought my first dog through a reputable breeder, and she has been the reason I've learned so much about dog nutrition, and holistic vet care. My rescue dog, has so far (fingers crossed) not been any additional vet cost (outside routines of course). If you can afford to feed a good healthy diet and provide preventative health care, you can probably afford to add another dog to your pack. I commend you for thinking about it before following your heart to the nearest rescue!! Good luck with your decision...I'll be looking forward to hearing about your new baby if and when you decide to get one. |
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