So many times we took in Maltese pairs that owners said could not be split up. We always kept them together, but honestly of the many pairs we fostered, I would say 8 in 10, were not as bonded as we were led to believe. I have seen some that truly could not be without each other, but in many cases, I believe that most of them just wanted another canine around. It would be hard to tell without meeting this pair, but from what you describe Tony sounds like the kind of pup that would make an excellent adjustment.
I am excited for you. Tony sounds just darling.
Hopefully, you can help steer a small dog rescue toward this Peke and they can find the perfect home for him. rayer:
So many times we took in Maltese pairs that owners said could not be split up. We always kept them together, but honestly of the many pairs we fostered, I would say 8 in 10, were not as bonded as we were led to believe. I have seen some that truly could not be without each other, but in many cases, I believe that most of them just wanted another canine around. It would be hard to tell without meeting this pair, but from what you describe Tony sounds like the kind of pup that would make an excellent adjustment.
I am excited for you. Tony sounds just darling.
Hopefully, you can help steer a small dog rescue toward this Peke and they can find the perfect home for him. rayer:
Carina, thanks so much. That is great advice. When the took out little Tony, neither the Peak or Tony got upset that they were not with each other.
Little Tony's temperment is amazing. Excellent on a leash. I was walking him back in, and there was this very large breed dog by the door. I thought, oh this is a good test, just to catch a glipse of any fears and his personality. Tony just pranced right by the larger breed dog.
I do realize that Tony's temperment may change, once he gets home and comfortable. But my dear boy Flakey (RIP) taught me many lessons.
Thank you for all the support and I ask for prayers just to do right by all.
Both are just darling. I hate to see a truly bonded pair split up, but as Carina said, are they really bonded? And as much as I hate to see a truly bonded pair split up, they will be more easily adopted as singles then a pair. So you do really help the little Pek's chances of being adopted if she's listed on her own.
Having 3 is a ton of work...but if I had a hubby who was a big help and loved having them as much as me...I'd be inclined to have 4. :innocent: Maybe just see how the meet and greet with Mia & Leo go with the little Malt and then perhaps see how things go with the Pek? Just a thought. lol I'm soooo not the right person to ask about stuff like this. I'd say to get both! lolol
btw...have I told you lately how much I love you? :wub:
They will probably be adopted separately, so take Tony and don't worry about the Peke. Someone will adopt it, small dogs usually get adopted rather quickly.
When I took Keiko home, I thought she'd be upset and missing her doggie housemates, but she didn't mope at all after she got here.
Christine, how wonderful!!! Tony/Toni sounds amazing and like a great fit for your family. I hope the meeting with Mia & Leo goes well, I'm certain it will since they are SO sweet.
I know how you feel wanting Tony and the Peke to go together since they are siblings, but because of your allergies you absolutely cannot adopt the Peke. I think most people who go to a shelter to find a dog are only planning on bringing home one, not two, so I honestly think the Peke will be adopted soon after you bring Tony home. The chances of her not being adopted are probably slim to none -- she is adorable and small. If you can, try to alert small breed rescues about the Peke girl to see if they can put their name in for her if she does not get adopted soon (especially if this is a kill shelter).
We can't save all of the little fluffs in shelters, as much as we would love to, but adopting one saves a life and gives one beautiful fluff a second chance. Welcome to the family, Tony!
Christine, how wonderful!!! Tony/Toni sounds amazing and like a great fit for your family. I hope the meeting with Mia & Leo goes well, I'm certain it will since they are SO sweet.
I know how you feel wanting Tony and the Peke to go together since they are siblings, but because of your allergies you absolutely cannot adopt the Peke. I think most people who go to a shelter to find a dog are only planning on bringing home one, not two, so I honestly think the Peke will be adopted soon after you bring Tony home. The chances of her not being adopted are probably slim to none -- she is adorable and small. If you can, try to alert small breed rescues about the Peke girl to see if they can put their name in for her if she does not get adopted soon (especially if this is a kill shelter).
We can't save all of the little fluffs in shelters, as much as we would love to, but adopting one saves a life and gives one beautiful fluff a second chance. Welcome to the family, Tony!
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I would go contrary to all other advice! Even if I think all the advice is good, and it is! I would either take both or leave both. My advice isn't much help I know. You can't take both and you are already in love w/Tony. Why do we live in a world where such choices have to be made? I long for more perfection, but I am old enough and smart enough to know it doesn't exist---this perfection which we all desire. Praying for you as YOU are the one who has to decide. I support you in your decision.
From your posts it sounds like Toni is just meant to be with you. So I say get him. Like others said, you don't know really how much the Peke and him are bonded. The Peke could be adopted by itself and then Toni would be left alone.
I forgot to say something important! When we were thinking of putting down our little Bischon/Maltese mix because of an aggressive fibrosarcoma we were looking everywhere for advice---we knew what to do but lacked the courage/desire to do it---our Texas vet gave good advice: "you have to do what is best for the dog---not what you want to do"---in this case probably adoption is what is best for Tony---
I'm just seeing this! Christine, I'm dying to hear how the meeting with all the fluffs goes. Tony is so darling! Love at first sight from the sounds of it!
I think splitting them up will not be such a bad thing. Hopefully a rescue will take the little girl in, but I bet she gets adopted fast anyway. She is adorable and little dogs like that are often sought after. You are going to give Toni a wonderful and loving home. You will always have the satisfaction of that. He will never have to worry about anything ever again except which bed he wants to nap in! You can't save them all, but you can give this one precious soul the good life.
You've gotten some great advice and it's such a good point that they will likely be split up anyway and Tony could end up by himself if the Peke were adopted first.
I wouldn't put a lot of stock in a meeting among Mia, Leo and Tony. A short meeting on neutral turf really won't show much about how things will go in your home. But I'm sure all three will adjust wonderfully. Tony is used to not being an only dog so he will likely love having Mia and Leo to play with, etc. I loooove having three!!!
Christine - he looks so sweet! It sounds like it was meant to be, and if they're going to split them, you may as well be the lucky one who give him his fur-ever home!!!
I say go for it with Toni. I live pretty close to the shelter and will do my best to spread the word about the Peak being there. Its tough to resist a small dog that is that cute!
Maybe my Chloe can meet your Mia, Leo, and TONI for a play date... after Chloe gets all of her shots of course!
I say go for it with Toni. I live pretty close to the shelter and will do my best to spread the word about the Peak being there. Its tough to resist a small dog that is that cute!
Maybe my Chloe can meet your Mia, Leo, and TONI for a play date... after Chloe gets all of her shots of course!
Christine - what a roller coaster and a whirlwind couple of days. :w00t: All I can say is "What is meant to be, will be." It seemed like this was a perfect match but if your instincts told you otherwise, then you ned to follow your gut. I forgot about the neuter but the day after Tyler's neuter he didn't want to be with anyone! But as you said, the main thing is getting Tony a great, loving forever home and it looks like that's the case. If anything goes wrong with that, who knows you could end up with Tony because it's meant to be, but if not you'll know he's happy and being loved. I was anxious to know if the other family had another dog or not and/or kids. Did they indicate anything? Did you mention that you'd be interested if anything falls through?
I'm sure this is so bittersweet for you. Bless you for going in there to help out and I know you'll always miss Tony but know that he'll be happy. Wouldn't it be funny if you saw him someday Sleep well and know that little boy won't be in the shelter for long now and hopefully the Pek will get a new home too.:hugging:
Well, I'm glad to hear that although you are not getting him, he is going to a good home, which is what you were hoping for anyway. I wonder if there is anyway you can be kept updated on him from the new family - though that would probably be a bit much to ask. Maybe you can hint at one of the family members joining SM? That way (and us) can see how great he is doing It was very sweet of you to want to rescue him.
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