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joeyyy2010 · 12-21-2012, 08:43 PM

I have a question, but I think it needs a little back story..
My sister lives in Cali with my "nephew" (the chorkie), and is looking to come back to Florida (YAY!!). We were going to let her stay with us until she gets on her feet, and figures out what shes doing (only 18, so it might be an extended stay). We both were talking and both of us want to add girls to our families..she wants a girl biewer, and I want a girl standard yorkie. After moving here and introducing our current dogs, would it be a bad idea to add 2 new puppies to the mix? I know it seems like a lot of animals but we grew up with many, many animals of all kinds. We wouldnt be adding them right away, maybe a couple months after she gets back (middle of 2013).

gracielove · 12-22-2012, 07:25 AM

An 18 year old girl has many changes ahead of her in life. She may stay with you for a while but what then? I would discourage someone who does not have a definite plan for their life from getting another dog. It is not fair to the dog. They are a big expense and deserve a stable home.

R_Z · 12-22-2012, 10:04 AM

Just make sure you are willing to take the dog in case she decides to move on and realizes a dog is a lot of responsibility.

joeyyy2010 · 12-22-2012, 11:34 AM

She already has a dog. And she takes care of him and has moved across the country with him.

MandiesMom · 12-22-2012, 11:42 AM

I would let everyone get settled in and see how things are going with the two you have. Give it some time and see if you think it's time to add 2 more.

I think there can be pluses and minuses to doing it.

Without knowing your sister and your situation, I wouldn't even try to tell you if you should or shouldn't. You'll know if it's doable or not but I strongly suggest giving it some time to know that (like, don't go get 2 dogs a month after she's there..give it a few months).

I do agree with the above statement about being ready to take on all the dogs yourself if needed. Not because your sister doesn't take care of her dog...I'm sure she's an awesome mom. But because unforeseen things really do arize after the age of 18. Heck, I had to leave my baby dawg with my mom for a few months at the age of 30 because of divorce/move to new state/new job.

brezofleur · 12-22-2012, 12:19 PM

I think waiting is a smart move. Let your current dogs get settled (sometimes it can take a year, so the longer you wait, the better). I think this is especially important for your sister's dog. Poor thing is in a whole new place. Luckily his mommy is still with him, but it's still a new switch.

To be honest, if this was me, I wouldn't get a new dog until I had my own place. I don't know how it is there, but here some apartment complexes only allow 1 pet or 1 dog. Let her get established (working) and then consider bringing in a new baby.

As for you getting a little girl, do you guys want the girls to be the same age? Because you can go ahead and get one after a couple of months. It is your place.

joeyyy2010 · 12-22-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by brezofleur

I think waiting is a smart move. Let your current dogs get settled (sometimes it can take a year, so the longer you wait, the better). I think this is especially important for your sister's dog. Poor thing is in a whole new place. Luckily his mommy is still with him, but it's still a new switch.

To be honest, if this was me, I wouldn't get a new dog until I had my own place. I don't know how it is there, but here some apartment complexes only allow 1 pet or 1 dog. Let her get established (working) and then consider bringing in a new baby.

As for you getting a little girl, do you guys want the girls to be the same age? Because you can go ahead and get one after a couple of months. It is your place.

I guess it doesnt matter if theyre the same age. Her dog is about a yr older than Joey anyways. But I wouldnt get a new puppy without her, we kinda want them the same age, and to be able to train them and do things with our 4 fur-kids.
Here you can have up to 3 dogs in most apartments...or they dont allow pets at all. I was going to wait until she was working, and settled and dont really afre how long she stays with me until that happens...just glad to finally have her back on my side of the country LOL

brezofleur · 12-22-2012, 03:27 PM

Ha ha, I bet you're happy! I worked on cruise ships for 3 years and was gone from my family for a few months, home for a couple of weeks, then gone again. It was nice to be home after I "retired".

I would just enjoy being with her for a while before you have to think about more mouths to feed, people to watch them, etc.

joeyyy2010 · 12-22-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brezofleur

Ha ha, I bet you're happy! I worked on cruise ships for 3 years and was gone from my family for a few months, home for a couple of weeks, then gone again. It was nice to be home after I "retired".

I would just enjoy being with her for a while before you have to think about more mouths to feed, people to watch them, etc.

That would be an awesome job! LOL
I was thinking about trying to be a flight attendant...but I would miss my family (and puppies) way too much

12-21-2012, 08:43 PM	#1
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	adding a puppy I have a question, but I think it needs a little back story.. My sister lives in Cali with my "nephew" (the chorkie), and is looking to come back to Florida (YAY!!). We were going to let her stay with us until she gets on her feet, and figures out what shes doing (only 18, so it might be an extended stay). We both were talking and both of us want to add girls to our families..she wants a girl biewer, and I want a girl standard yorkie. After moving here and introducing our current dogs, would it be a bad idea to add 2 new puppies to the mix? I know it seems like a lot of animals but we grew up with many, many animals of all kinds. We wouldnt be adding them right away, maybe a couple months after she gets back (middle of 2013). __________________ Rebecca Joey Carley

12-22-2012, 11:34 AM	#4
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	She already has a dog. And she takes care of him and has moved across the country with him. __________________ Rebecca Joey Carley

12-22-2012, 11:42 AM	#5
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	I would let everyone get settled in and see how things are going with the two you have. Give it some time and see if you think it's time to add 2 more. I think there can be pluses and minuses to doing it. Without knowing your sister and your situation, I wouldn't even try to tell you if you should or shouldn't. You'll know if it's doable or not but I strongly suggest giving it some time to know that (like, don't go get 2 dogs a month after she's there..give it a few months). I do agree with the above statement about being ready to take on all the dogs yourself if needed. Not because your sister doesn't take care of her dog...I'm sure she's an awesome mom. But because unforeseen things really do arize after the age of 18. Heck, I had to leave my baby dawg with my mom for a few months at the age of 30 because of divorce/move to new state/new job. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

12-22-2012, 12:19 PM	#6
brezofleur Donating YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,982	I think waiting is a smart move. Let your current dogs get settled (sometimes it can take a year, so the longer you wait, the better). I think this is especially important for your sister's dog. Poor thing is in a whole new place. Luckily his mommy is still with him, but it's still a new switch. To be honest, if this was me, I wouldn't get a new dog until I had my own place. I don't know how it is there, but here some apartment complexes only allow 1 pet or 1 dog. Let her get established (working) and then consider bringing in a new baby. As for you getting a little girl, do you guys want the girls to be the same age? Because you can go ahead and get one after a couple of months. It is your place. __________________ Heather Zeus \| Thalia

12-22-2012, 03:27 PM	#8
brezofleur Donating YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 6,982	Ha ha, I bet you're happy! I worked on cruise ships for 3 years and was gone from my family for a few months, home for a couple of weeks, then gone again. It was nice to be home after I "retired". I would just enjoy being with her for a while before you have to think about more mouths to feed, people to watch them, etc. __________________ Heather Zeus \| Thalia

12-22-2012, 07:25 AM	#2
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	An 18 year old girl has many changes ahead of her in life. She may stay with you for a while but what then? I would discourage someone who does not have a definite plan for their life from getting another dog. It is not fair to the dog. They are a big expense and deserve a stable home.

12-22-2012, 10:04 AM	#3
R_Z Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Memphis, TN USA Posts: 1,078	Just make sure you are willing to take the dog in case she decides to move on and realizes a dog is a lot of responsibility.