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XP: thinking about adopting another dog....
So please talk me into or out of it.
I have a 6 yr old rat terrier mix and a 11 month old pit mix currently. The pit loves to play and is a typically puppy. My rat terrier tolerates the pit but doesn't really want to play with her at all. He wants to be left alone (which is fine--he is 6 yr old).
I love watching my pit play with my friends' dogs and I feel kind of bad for her that she doesn't have anyone to play with on a regular basis. Hence, I am thinking about adopting another pit puppy. I have had 3 small dogs in the past and my BF used to have 4 pits so we know how much work we are in for.
Am I crazy?
PS--I know I am being a post hoar today. I am making up for months of being busy at work.
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Re: XP: thinking about adopting another dog....
yes, you are crazy
I have two cats and last night we went to the pet store and there was the cutest kitty there and her name was "cupcake". I thought it was a sign and wanted to take her home, but any pet over two would put you in the crazy pet category. I don't want to be a crazy cat lady! (unless I lived on a large property and they could go outside)
Do you want to be the crazy dog lady?
Uh, I do. But I am not a dog. So I don't really run around the yard, play biting her and tumbling end over end.
It's kind of like when kids would rather play with other kids instead of their parents.
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They see us rollin'...they be hatin'.
Could you foster dogs? That way you get a playmate for your pup, help dogs find homes and you aren't stuck with 3 dogs if you find it's too much work or your older dog doesn't tolerate it?
Dmarie, I am going to be blunt with you (shocker I know). There is something missing in your life, some void that you feel needs filled with another cute pet in your household. It is obvious you are hitting rock bottom here. Please share with us what is really going on.....we are all here for you. You are in the trust tree and can level with us. There is nothing too shameful...
BAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAH....just messing with you!! 3 pets would be a bit much for me but if you really want one and have the space then go for it!!!
BF and I talked about that. My only concern is that my pit is a female and therefore the dominant dog in the house. With foster pups, I don't know their temperment and they would most likely be older so I am not sure if there would be issues. With a puppy (and we would get a male), then there will more of a natural hierarchy so therefore less chance of issues.
BF used to foster pits and had to break up many fights. Not pretty.
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Ha, this is why I pink puffy heart you JM! Actually, my co-worker said "maybe you are nesting and should have a baby instead". I almost spit out my diet coke.
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This is a GREAT idea!
I don't right now because I work such long hours (though I still do a LOT of volunteer work with rescue), I fostered for about 7 years and loved it. Not only did I learn a lot, and help lots of dogs, I feel like it helped my dogs socialization too.
I have a 3 year old pit mix.. she was the only dog in the house until I moved in my FI, he has 2 goldens. One is 7 and other just turned 2. 3 dogs in the house is crazy chaotic, but its so much fun to watch them play. the 7 year old will join in from time to time, but 95% of the time the 2 youngest are going at it. I can see what my dog was missing now, she was home alone the majority of the time with no playmate. I would walk her alot, dog park whenever I could, or have a friends dog come over time to time, but its not the same and I see how much fun she is having now.
Please say we're crazy, but we have the room and we have the love. good luck!
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You're not crazy if you love dogs. I feel like the crazy hoarder threshold is a bit higher than 3.
What's your living situation? Do you have a yard? Would your house feel crowded with 2 large dogs and a smaller one underfoot?
I'd hesitate on the puppy, what about taking your pit with you to the shelter to see if she gets along with any older dogs there. I've had geriatric dogs that like to play like puppies, but this way you'd save yourself some of the work. And save an old soul
I own a house with a small yard. Planning on fencing it this year. It is about 1500 sq feet inside so not huge but a good size.
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What do you have against exercise?
j/k I thought your response was lol worthy.
You don't have to work for a group that takes in a specific breed and doesn't work well with their foster homes.
We take into account the dogs in the household when we match a dog with a foster home. I don't place females with females, especially. I approve or deny all incoming dogs which includes quite a bit of background on the dog's behavior and temperament.
Getting a puppy does not necessarily mean it will get along with your dog. A young dog is a better chance, ie 1-2 years old. Instant playmate for your girl, and you can actually see the temperament of the dog.
Good insight, thanks. So here is a question (that scares me). Did you ever have a hard time giving a foster up when it got adopted? It sounds dumb but I am afraid that when it is time for the dog to go to with his/her new owner that I will be too attached and have a hard time letting go....
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Yes and no.
I think of them like my niece or nephew dogs so its not the same as getting a dog of your own and giving it up... but its kinda sad to see them go. On the other hand, its happy because they get their own home. I'm usually not the right home for these dogs, so its nice to see them go to one that is!
In my rescue the foster homes have the most say in who adopts the dog (assuming they meet our overall requirements) which is something else important to ask about, as is who covers food and vet care.
If you let me know your area I probably know someone in rescue that can talk to you about more specifics, no obligation.
I think adopting or fostering is a good idea. We don't foster animals we haven't either met and introduced to ours or who haven't had a behavioral evaluation by someone we trust. If you wind up fostering a dog you love, you can always adopt it!
We literally packed my dog in the car and drove him around to all the pounds and introduced him to other dogs until he found one he started playing with. Then we adopted her. We have what a lot of people would consider a lot of animals (5 and sometimes fosters) but they're happy, we love them, we can take care of them financially and emotionally, and my house is not a dirty hovel so who cares what other people think.