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Alright. Puppy dilemma. <<Updated>> <<Updated again>>
Our doggie daycare is fostering quite a few cute puppies. DH and I have totally fallen in love with one of the chubby puppies. They got their shots today and are going to be neutered tomorrow but probably won't go back to the doggie daycare after their surgeries- they will go back to the shelter instead. I got a FB message from the daycare that said we probably need to decide NOW if we want to get the dog and I am just not sure. Well, for one thing, I love him so much and we basically have a name picked out already but I just don't think this is a good time. We leave for our trip in less than a month, although, the daycare place said he could stay for free since Dasher will already be there. Since the puppy didn't get his shots until today, Dasher hasn't gotten to meet the puppy yet. ALL of our friends have told us this is a terrible idea but I do think Dasher would be much happier with a friend. She has to stay outside or in her crate (depending on the weather) while we are at work and I am sure she would love a puppy friend. I am just not sure...
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He is yours already, then!
DO IT.
I don't know. We talked about it earlier today - we both agreed it "isn't the right time" but we don't really know what that means. Will there ever be a right time? And the other thing is...we talk about having kids more and more...two cats and two dogs PLUS a kid someday seems kind of...excessive. I don't know. I know he would have a great life with us, I just don't want to hurt Dasher's feelings. I really wish they could meet first.
Well since you're aware already of the destructive behaviors that a new puppy would bring... (and keep in mind that often new puppy = old dog reverting for a while too) I say go for it if you're willing to take on that responsibility.
However, if you're that hesitant, you might consider adopting a slightly older dog--1 or 2 years--it's amazing how a year or so cuts back on household damage.
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The other thing is that we were SO lucky with Dasher. She was 12 weeks when we got her but such a good dog. She is a biter but hasn't been all that destructive. The best thing that ever happened to us was that I got to spend all summer with her - so she spent her time biting on me rather than on our furniture. She loves to swim and she is great with SD - like, so gentle and wonderful with SD. Dasher is super playful though and has never met a stranger - so I think she would like having a friend.
We should have gotten a CA King bed.
At doggie daycare is dasher mixed in with other dogs of varying ages/sizes? Has she ever had trouble with that?
Can you not just agree to foster this guy for a bit? I wouldn't want to commit without a trial run.
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Yes, Dasher is mixed in with other types of dogs of varying ages/sizes. She has never seemed to have problems with that and our daycare has made no bones (ha) about the fact that Dasher is one of their favorite clients.
We have asked about fostering and the humane society does not want to do that.
I haven't noticed territorial issues. We have friends that have dogs that bring their puppies over all the time and she seems happy to share our backyard with them. Mostly, she just rolls around and wants to run and play - I think other dogs find her a tad....exasperating...
((Ranger couldn't wait to get home))
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I get the whole having kids soon and feeling like you have too many animals. I have 3 dogs and I want to have kids in the next year or two and I think I can't have a baby and 3 dogs. However I have a big heart when it comes to animals and I bring homeless pups home more than I care to admit. Luckily the last few I have brought home I have also found a home for rather quickly. I say bring the puppy home and if it doesn't work out then find someplace that will at least he won't be in a shelter and will be loved with a good home.
Update: We decided against the puppy. We think he is super cute and really like him but we think he will be adopted very quickly. However, we agree that Dash needs a playmate, so when we get home from our trip, we are going to start looking for a dog <1 year old. If the puppy is still available, then it is probably meant to be.
Thanks everyone!
I think that's a great compromise!
Can't wait to see Dasher's new brother/sister!
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DO IT!!!!! I think two is easier than one.
holy heII he's cute!
(yes, I FB stalked you)
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I don't mind!!! Yes, he is super cute - did you see that pic of his tongue hanging out? Oh LORD OH LORD!!!!!!
They have free adoptions on Sunday BUT we are going to be out of town until Sunday....so I am worried someone will get him before we get back. His usual fee is $150 which I don't mind paying to ensure we get him but DH says no way. (I get his point but I also get that $150 means a lot to an organization like the humane society but whatever)
I wonder if I can put him on "hold?"
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I left them a voicemail over an hour ago and they haven't called back. Huh.
Don't you hate that? It's like when I was frantically calling the shelter to save Ranger from being euthed, and no one was picking up the dang phone.
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Do they want this dog to get adopted or not? What is going on?