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We have a 12yo dog, a Jindo; got her when she was 2. She is getting along in years and has been an "only child". DDs adore her and we are all starting to get angst about her end of life. I've always said when she goes, I'm done with pets.
Friend at work lost his dog and, in his grief, didn't listen to Mama Gray so adopted not one, but TWO PUPPIES. He's a single guy, works long hours and in hindsight, he knows he blew it, but feels incredibly guilty as they are rescues. Brother/Sister, he doesn't want them split up, but he's asking me if I will take them. They are smallish, will likely max out at 15lbs or so. I can't figure out what breeds they look like. I've attached a photo (of course, he is presenting them in the cutest possible light! )
Mentioned it jokingly to DDs and I think they are liking the idea.
Pros:
More puppy love for DDs.
DDs can train the puppies to perform the same "services" as the Jindo does now for youngest (Jindo is a service dog, but we don't travel with her as her services are generally only needed at home)
Hopefully ease the pain of Jindo's passing when she does go.
One dog per kid, they've already said when they move out, they can each take one with them.
Helps my friend, keeps the pups together, and keeps them out of the adoption process again.
Cons:
Puppies. Two of them. Housebreaking in process, but a new house will mean a disruption to their progress. I have new carpet in my new house (DDs argument: we have a SpotBot Pet)
Jindo. Don't know how she will react to not one, but TWO new dogs in the house. She didn't do well when we moved in with older DDs' chihuahua 4 years ago, but that dog was aggressive and instigated a lot of it.
Puppies' energy may be too much for the Jindo to tolerate.
Vet bills, grooming bills, food for up to 15 more years. I will be retirement age.
3 dogs to be cared for while we go on a 4 week road trip in the fall. I already have a housesitter set up (oldest DD), but don't know how she'll be with 3.
Like I said, I didn't grow up with pets and never even considered one until the younger 2 started asking and we lived in the country. I don't get attached and won't miss having a dog when that day comes. Sure, I'll be sad for the girls, but I was looking forward to being able to plan trips and travel without having to figure out what to do with the dog.
As far as getting along, DDs have a plan for that already (slowly socializing away from home) and we have plenty of room for all of the dogs to have their own safe space. We also have a fully fenced yard so room to run and play.
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I'm afraid that your Cons outweigh the Pros for me.
I'd decline.
I'm amazed he was OKed for adoption of those two dogs, really. He should go back to the Rescue place and let them know he made a mistake and ask for help in readoption with another family. (They should do that).
Like I said, I didn't grow up with pets and never even considered one until the younger 2 started asking and we lived in the country. I don't get attached and won't miss having a dog when that day comes. Sure, I'll be sad for the girls, but I was looking forward to being able to plan trips and travel without having to figure out what to do with the dog.
First - I REALLY truly don't want this to sound harsh in any way so if it comes across that way I'm really sorry.
Please please do not adopt these dogs. They deserve a loving forever home. You do not want a dog, let alone two. It seems in your heart, they are not part of your family but more of an inconvenience. You "do not get attached and won't miss having a dog" -- that is your answer right there.
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I wouldn't do it myself. Two dogs are a big responsibility: twice the vet bills, twice the food, twice the grooming. Plus, you already have an older dog that may resent the intrusion of the newbies.
How old are the puppies? They look like they might be labs and labs get much bigger than 15 pounds.
I've been through a few doggie deaths in my lifetime, and nothing you do in advance to prepare for it makes it easy. You can never replace the missing pet. Every dog has it's own personality, just like a person.
Good luck, with whatever you decide. They are adorable.
I know you want to help this guy out but it doesn't sound like you truly want to do it and I don't blame you. Two puppies is a big responsibility. Maybe you could just help him find a good home for them instead of taking them yourself.
He needs to go back to the rescue place. Most of them make you sign an agreement when you adopt dogs - you will NOT place the dogs in another home, you will instead return them. He could ask for permission to help find them a place, but really, he did make a huge mistake and he's willing to admit it. Don't make the same mistake.
I have to say, if there is no agreement with the rescue, he works for WDW - they have lots of employees. Do you all have a place on your intranet you can post things for sale, etc? If so, and it's okay with the rescue, he could put in an advert. Those dogs/puppies deserve to find a home/homes that will want them and care for them.
I think based on the fact that you have a Jindo, you shouldn't take in other dogs. Jindos have a reputation for high prey instincts and aggression against other dogs due to territorial issues. It wouldn't be fair to those puppies.
IF you do decide to take them, I'd recommend crate training for housebreaking. When they're not in the crates (which should be one each, and only big enough to lay down in, and should only be while sleeping or alone), they could be kept on leash. Makes it easy to keep an eye on the dog and makes it exceedingly easy to catch them before those accidents happen.
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I'd hate to tell you, but there is no way those dogs will max out at 15lbs. They differently have Lab in there, and in my professional opinion, they are going to be more then 15lbs. With that being said, I would be decline the offer to take these puppies. I know you want to do what is best for them, but I agree that the Cons definitely outweigh the Pros. making a decision!
I agree that you should NOT take on this responsibility. Housebreaking with new carpet----you might as well have a carpet cleaning service on speed dial. Boarding while you are away can create many problems with pets. We have done this with pets before and have found that they are stressed out much while being boarded that they forget their training or were they just trying to punish us for leaving them alone. They really look like Labs and if so you can expect them to be many times larger than the 15 pounds you have been told. He should go back to the shelter.
I agree with Ann - if you were a dog person, got attached to them, looked at them as part of a family, that would be different but since you've already admitted you don't care for the dog you already have (and not getting attached to me means not caring) then you shouldn't have any more. These dogs deserve to have a family that is going to love and care for them and make them part of the family. As for the "cons" of having 2 puppies in the house, we had 3 at one time. We were very vigilant, took them all out together at regular intervals, praised and gave treats for going outside and it was very rare for any of them to have accidents in the house so it can be done. I just don't think this is a case for it though except with another owner. Sorry, just my opinion that the dogs should go somewhere else.
coworker decided "when you adopt a kid, you don't return him because he poops his pants" so he's going to make it work with the puppies (I gave him our crate as our dog doesn't use it anymore which has been very helpful and they are making progress).
But...while I'm not offended, I would like to clarify something for anyone who might be reading and not post...
I have provided a "loving forever home" to our current dog. She has been with us over 10 years now and has had a pleasant life with play, girls who love her, sometimes better food than we've had, comfort, medical attention, grooming, belly-rubs, and general top-notch care. Just because someone has a personality that does not get attached or views pets as "members of the family" does not mean that they can't give a "loving forever home" to a pet.
I love my children, they love their dog. That's enough for me to want to do my very best to see that she lives a long, happy life.
Now that the idea has been breached, I may not be at the end of my dog ownership years, but I think we will leave our "only" an only until she reaches her end.
Hope your co-worker is able to work out all the bugs!
The pups are adorable and I am a sucker for pets....my DSister and DNiece have had to call on me to take in a dog when their schedules (DSis was traveling for work and DNiece was in college and never home) were not good for the dog. They had two Scotties...sisters...originally rescues out of California (had been left in an abandoned house with their mom and the rest of their litter - found not long before they all would have starved to death). My DSis got them from the guy who got them from the rescue group. He had had them for about 6 years - not sure why he needed to find them a new home, but DSis found the ad on Craig's List and took them in. My DDad has ended up with one of them - she absolutely adores him and he takes her with him just about everywhere if he can. We have the other.....she has attached herself to my DH. They still get to see one another and have a great time, but they are always ready to go back to their own homes and people.
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First - I REALLY truly don't want this to sound harsh in any way so if it comes across that way I'm really sorry.
Please please do not adopt these dogs. They deserve a loving forever home. You do not want a dog, let alone two. It seems in your heart, they are not part of your family but more of an inconvenience. You "do not get attached and won't miss having a dog" -- that is your answer right there.
1000% I was just making sure someone hadn't said it first.
I think that the girls can get dogs when they move out if that is what they want to do. You already have 1 dog, so it's not that they are being denied outright.
Please don't take on 2 more dogs that you won't love, it's not fair to them.
Glad to hear that your co-worker is going to try and make it work, and it's nice that things worked out in the end.
As far as not getting "attached," I think the fact that you've had a dog for 10 years who has had a good life is proof that you're a great owner. Your daughters, I'm sure, give your Jindo all the love she needs while you provide her the necessities for a happy life. Win, win.
No one can fault anyone for giving an animal a healthy, safe home.
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