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Well, I've gone and done it now! You might remember that my sweet Sadie was brought home to be the companion dog for my 22 year old daughter who is finished with college and beginning some grad work. Due to a couple of circumstances that related to a big project, a test, and my other daughter's mono, I volunteered to take care of Sadie and work with her on potty training. Instead of living at the apartment with my 2 daughters Sadie has been with me almost exclusively for 7 weeks. I am completely in love and so is my husband. Even Jolie the Bichon is enjoying the company. Now the big test is over and Sadie is going to begin living with my daughter, at least during the week, and I can hardly stand it. A couple of weeks ago the wonderful breeder let me know that Sadie's sister/littermate wasn't going to make it for show because her bite wasn't holding. She offered me first chance. After a couple of weeks of discussion and a heart to heart with the breeder we've decided to take Sassy into our lives. I'm so excited but also really nervous. Our quiet home with one elderly bichon will now be (at least part time) a busier home with 3 dogs! I love that Sadie is a snuggler, that she sleeps on my lap, and is so calm. I'm praying that the new pup is similar, though can't expect them to be the same. The breeder says that the little boy in that litter is clearly the alpha and that Sassy is very sweet and loving. And of course she says that we can try it out for a while and see if it all works. We have a huge pre Christmas trip planned and I am making arrangements for Jolie and Sadie. The breeder and I agree that we should wait until we return from that trip to bring Sassy into the house. She is really being great about everything and working with me.
Am I completely nuts? I just turned 47. Maybe this is my midlife crisis. Give me some positive feedback and assure me it'll all be wonderful. I've been reading the threads about the pros and cons of two dogs. One of the big ones, cost, isn't an issue. I think we've tried to think about every other aspect. I want to do the right thing, and don't think I can stand not having a Maltese in this house full time.
Susan
Am I completely nuts? I just turned 47. Maybe this is my midlife crisis. Give me some positive feedback and assure me it'll all be wonderful. I've been reading the threads about the pros and cons of two dogs. One of the big ones, cost, isn't an issue. I think we've tried to think about every other aspect. I want to do the right thing, and don't think I can stand not having a Maltese in this house full time.
Susan