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IluvLucy · 04-25-2008, 02:53 PM

My sister just called me. One of her best friends has an AKC yorkie female, 8 mos old that she is going to re-home.

She said it wasn't fair to the pup because her family is never home and she needs more attention than they can give. She is willing to give her to me FREE.

At first my heart just jumped, but now I'm kind of wondering. How will Lucy and Rebel react. They are seldom around other dogs and do not like to be. They like each other, but I don't think they'd like another yorkie around full time.

Am I crazy or should I jump at this opportunity?

HELP!

bchgirl · 04-25-2008, 02:55 PM

I just brought the third into my house. The first weekend....the oldest two ignored the newest....2 weeks later everyone is the best of friends.

I say...go for it.

Jeri Cunningham · 04-25-2008, 02:55 PM

Go for it they will learn to be a pack.

bchgirl · 04-25-2008, 02:56 PM

Let me add....since Ramsey and Reese got along so well...I really wondered if adding another would be a problem...so I understand your concern.

patty58 · 04-25-2008, 03:02 PM

Go for it. I think in time they will be best buds.

Zanders' mom · 04-25-2008, 03:03 PM

I say bring the pup home, give it a few weeks and see how it all works out

. One more yorkie = more love for everyone

altigger74 · 04-25-2008, 04:02 PM

I started with one, then added Gracie, then added bella (they were fine) and now I have Mickey here (I'm training him for my grandfather till august) they are all doing fine!

Julz · 04-25-2008, 04:05 PM

I agree, they will probably adjust within 2 weeks. It may only take a few days. You HAVE to let us know!

yorkie mom-3 · 04-25-2008, 04:26 PM

When we adopted our mill rescue, our other two yorkies were adults and it had been just the two of them. One evening they put Roo in the pecking order and after that all has been fine. And what worked for me was if I did for one I did for all three and then there was no jealousy. Now they love each other. It can work.

Erin · 04-25-2008, 04:29 PM

DO IT! If you can handle another one, that is. I know I'm good with 2

When Sammy came to us, we knew Loki didn't like most other dogs. Big dogs scared him... so we were a little worried when we got Sam. Sammy was re-homed just like this. She was cared for, but they just didn't have the time she needed (and still needs.. Sam's crazy!). Anyway, she came in and was scared and Loki just kind of ignored her. I was worried for about a week and then we caught them sleeping next to each other! 2 weeks or so later they were playing (!!!) something Loki never did before with another dog! Now they love each other.

Julz · 04-25-2008, 04:43 PM

If you go with "people's vote", looks like your getting a new baby!

autumn star · 04-25-2008, 04:46 PM

DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!!!!

No pressure though!

sondra2004 · 04-25-2008, 04:47 PM

Go for it. A big YES!

yorkiesmiles · 04-25-2008, 05:09 PM

If this me I would be so tempted, but I would also, look at all the things I can do with 2, that would be a bit harder with 3. Two fit in my purse carrier easily - I can fly with 2 - don't know how I would do that with 3.

I guess I would suggest that you examine how much would your life would change with 3. If none of the changes are big, and you think yours can adapt, then I would go for it

Morkie4 · 04-25-2008, 05:12 PM

I say go for it!!!! My yorkie does not like other dogs but when we added another two year old maltese to the pack, he adjusted and now they sleep next to each other.

04-25-2008, 02:53 PM	#1
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	What a dilemma! My sister just called me. One of her best friends has an AKC yorkie female, 8 mos old that she is going to re-home. She said it wasn't fair to the pup because her family is never home and she needs more attention than they can give. She is willing to give her to me FREE. At first my heart just jumped, but now I'm kind of wondering. How will Lucy and Rebel react. They are seldom around other dogs and do not like to be. They like each other, but I don't think they'd like another yorkie around full time. Am I crazy or should I jump at this opportunity? HELP! __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

04-25-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	I just brought the third into my house. The first weekend....the oldest two ignored the newest....2 weeks later everyone is the best of friends. I say...go for it. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

04-25-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	Go for it they will learn to be a pack. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

04-25-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Let me add....since Ramsey and Reese got along so well...I really wondered if adding another would be a problem...so I understand your concern. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

04-25-2008, 03:02 PM	#5
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Go for it. I think in time they will be best buds. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

04-25-2008, 03:03 PM	#6
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	I say bring the pup home, give it a few weeks and see how it all works out . One more yorkie = more love for everyone __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!

04-25-2008, 04:02 PM	#7
altigger74 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,523	I started with one, then added Gracie, then added bella (they were fine) and now I have Mickey here (I'm training him for my grandfather till august) they are all doing fine! __________________ Mommy of Cody,Gracie,Bella,2labs,1cat, 2 skinkids one Angel Baby Boy 8/8/09 I carried you under my heart for 20 weeks and will carry you in my heart forever

04-25-2008, 04:05 PM	#8
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I agree, they will probably adjust within 2 weeks. It may only take a few days. You HAVE to let us know!

04-25-2008, 04:26 PM	#9
yorkie mom-3 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 616	When we adopted our mill rescue, our other two yorkies were adults and it had been just the two of them. One evening they put Roo in the pecking order and after that all has been fine. And what worked for me was if I did for one I did for all three and then there was no jealousy. Now they love each other. It can work.

04-25-2008, 04:29 PM	#10
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	DO IT! If you can handle another one, that is. I know I'm good with 2 When Sammy came to us, we knew Loki didn't like most other dogs. Big dogs scared him... so we were a little worried when we got Sam. Sammy was re-homed just like this. She was cared for, but they just didn't have the time she needed (and still needs.. Sam's crazy!). Anyway, she came in and was scared and Loki just kind of ignored her. I was worried for about a week and then we caught them sleeping next to each other! 2 weeks or so later they were playing (!!!) something Loki never did before with another dog! Now they love each other. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

04-25-2008, 04:43 PM	#11
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	If you go with "people's vote", looks like your getting a new baby!

04-25-2008, 04:46 PM	#12
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	DO IT, DO IT, DO IT!!!! No pressure though! __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*

04-25-2008, 04:47 PM	#13
sondra2004 Mommy's Love Bugs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia! Posts: 1,670	Go for it. A big YES! __________________ Yorkies are like potato chips; you can't have just one! The PiNK Club

04-25-2008, 05:09 PM	#14
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	If this me I would be so tempted, but I would also, look at all the things I can do with 2, that would be a bit harder with 3. Two fit in my purse carrier easily - I can fly with 2 - don't know how I would do that with 3. I guess I would suggest that you examine how much would your life would change with 3. If none of the changes are big, and you think yours can adapt, then I would go for it __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

04-25-2008, 05:12 PM	#15
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	I say go for it!!!! My yorkie does not like other dogs but when we added another two year old maltese to the pack, he adjusted and now they sleep next to each other. __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk