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What to do! Adopt? Let it go?

Posted : 3/5/2006 6:05:47 PM

As some of you know, I have a six month old Sheltie-Minpin and she's just a doll ... she's doing very well, but it makes me so sad to see just how happy she is around other dogs! She would LOVE a friend, and I sure have enough time for her AND another dog. My husband agrees... If I spend so much time with one dog, why not two? If I walk one dog for an hour every night, why not two? If we have a big backyard (fenced-in) when we move into our new house in two months, why not have two dogs to enjoy it together?

The next step was deciding where and when to get a dog.. We agreed that we'd get a rescue, that is about the same age as Janku, and that would mean a rescue that is anywhere from 7-8-9 months ... when we find one.

Today, we walked into PetSmart to get some bells, (which we didn't find), well outside the PetSmart was an SPCA guard with a gorgeous dog. I couldn't help but stop and ask if it was a sheltie-sheppard mix, because he looked SO much like my dog (only long haired). He said that he was a collie-sheppard mix looking for a new home. He was abandonned and found wandering around the streets, no one claimed him after one week, and the guard was dropping him off at PetSmart's adoption center. MY HEART MELTED... I wanted to bring him home so badly... My husband said to think about it overnight. Now I found a picture that is almost identical to this dog, only this dog (they didn't name him), is 6 months old. He is SO friendly, he already knows the sit and down commands, and is SO friendly. There was a crowd of people, including children around him in PetSmart, and he was just sitting there and letting them all pet him ... he is such a darling! Well take a look ...

My heart is breaking, I don't know if this is too much dog to handle... I do spend so much time exercising Janku, take her to the on-leash AND off-leash (fenced-in) dog parks, I spend all my time with her, and she just loooves other dogs. What to do! What to do!

Argh ... please help me decide what to do. Our house will be big enough, that's not an issue. There is practically no issue. I just know I could give him the best home!! He is not neutered yet, but I would bring him in asap, and the money is not a problem.

I've already named him Oscar... [

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Here's what Oscar looks like ...

And here's Janku ...

Lisa Riley

Posted : 3/5/2006 6:11:57 PM

Sounds like you've already made up your mind [

]. He sounds very nice and if you think about it you probably wouldn't have to exercise your other one as much, since they are about the same age, they will exercise each other. Good luck in your decision! Keep us posted.

agilebasenji

Posted : 3/5/2006 6:19:57 PM

Roxanne-

Here's what to do. Apply for him. Ask for {insert supreme being of your choice here} or karma/the universe/fate to guide the outcome. If he's turns out to be yours, GREAT. If not, you can rest well knowing that he got a good home with someone else.

huskymom

Posted : 3/5/2006 8:59:01 PM

If you are looking for approval you have come to the right place. Since you are already so devoted to your dog, I dont really see any problems. You can afford him, have the time for him, plan on a fenced yard where the two of them can play, are planning on having him fixed(thus not planning on breeding), plus having a male and a female are avoiding most dominance issues. Whats the problem? Run dont walk and bring that pup home! You will be kicking yourself if you dont try! And if per chance this doesnt work out, you will find a friend for your pup somewhere else. But this one opened your eyes. Always be thankful for that!

lucybass

Posted : 3/6/2006 6:11:27 AM

You don't need to justify loving a dog

garrettandpaul

Posted : 3/6/2006 6:38:46 AM

I wish you the best of luck in whatever decision that you make[

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labcrab

Posted : 3/6/2006 10:24:41 AM

Oh, I definitely think you should give it a shot! I say this about ALL good parents (furkid and skinkid parents) If you do it well - you should do it often.

Amelia

Posted : 3/6/2006 12:16:41 PM

You probably won't find a single person on this forum who will tell you not to get him! LOL
Good luck in making your decision. You really just have to do what you know deep down is best for your own situation.

pofi_pasquale

Posted : 3/6/2006 8:44:20 PM

Gotta say, having just done it, it was the right thing for all of us! Good luck, whichever way you go!

Else Godkin

Posted : 3/7/2006 12:37:28 AM

Yup Go for it.

grab01

Posted : 3/7/2006 12:50:57 AM

well he is quite the adorable guy[

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theresamat

Posted : 3/9/2006 10:55:19 AM

I have never regretted getting a second dog. I absolutely love it. They have eachother to play with and seem to be very happy together.
My first was a pup when I adopted Casie a 2 yr. old schnauzer mix. She had been given up by her owner along with her litter mate, who they put to sleep. I just knew she needed a new sister and Mattie needed a friend. It's funny how when you meet the right one you just know! Good Luck, keep us posted.

He is The Boss

Posted : 3/9/2006 9:51:35 PM

Go for it!!!! Heck, I have found that after bringing Gracie home, Boss is easier to deal with.