calliecritturs
Posted : 8/19/2006 11:32:58 AM
She's a cutie for sure and as the former owner of a boxer/pit I can attest that they are great dogs.
However -- to give you a shot of reality, please think of a few things:
1. This little girl is already being given up by someone who didn't think far enough ahead. I hate to see someone claim "financial crisis" as a reason for giving up a dog -- that means they didn't think it thru when they TOOK the dog. It's more than just food and water -- someone has to vet the dog AND
2. You have to be able to provide renters/homeowner's insurance that will cover ALL your pets. I see you are in NY city so I know this is an issue up there. Insuring one dog that is unfortunately categorized as a 'dangerous dog' or 'mix' of that can be expensive, but two can be something else.
What if?? What if your landlord suddenly *requires* it when they haven't before (you should have it ANYway) -- will you be able to manage it??
3. Exercise --she's a very young puppy of a mix of two breeds that almost DEFINE :"play" -- those eyes would drag anybuddy in ... but can you truly see to her exercise needs and work or whatever? If you read between the lines of what this woman says who is giving her up, the dog is requiring more attention and time than she can manage. Likely the pup isn't housetrained yet (there's no mention of it!!!) and likely it's because the dog is crated too long while the owner is trying to work and/or find work.
I don't blame you for being drawn to her -- she IS adorable. I just don't want to see the dog fail again in another home.
My Ms. Socks was the bestest girl on the planet -- a boxer pit, particularly as they mature, really want nothing better than to be 'with' you, lay by your feet and adore you, and have you play with them. That doesn't seem like a lot to ask, but it's hard sometime to ground yourself in the reality that altho we may want them, CAN we handle the extra responsibility for the next 15 years.
Good luck. I don't know you at all, so please don't think I'm making snap judgments about you or your ability to care for the dog. Just playing devil's advocate here.