Samantha Puppy
10-01-2003, 03:23 PM
I wanted to know what you all thought of introducing new animals into a household where Sam is the only dog. What I mean by that is, last night I was talking to my fiance and told him I'd like to get an "older" dog next year after our wedding. You know, the ones that are usually walked right past in the shelters as everyone makes a beeline for the puppies? I *think* Samantha would love having a playmate around. I *know* I would love to rescue a poor pupper that thinks that its life is over and give it a really great home. (I also want to do the same thing for cats. I'd like a kitten, but I also want to get an older cat.)
Now Samantha gets along well with other dogs when they come over to play, but they always leave and that is that. Do you think having a dog that stays around will evoke a different emotion out of Sam? How about with the cats? She cohabitates with Sherman, my family's cat at the moment. She loves him, he tolerates her. I don't want her jumping at a little baby kitten though!
I just don't know... I'd love to do some good and make a difference, but I don't know how to go about doing it so that there is harmony among the animals (and therefore, Josh and I) or even if it's a good idea. I'd like to get your feedback... think I should or maybe not such a good idea...?
Now Samantha gets along well with other dogs when they come over to play, but they always leave and that is that. Do you think having a dog that stays around will evoke a different emotion out of Sam? How about with the cats? She cohabitates with Sherman, my family's cat at the moment. She loves him, he tolerates her. I don't want her jumping at a little baby kitten though!
I just don't know... I'd love to do some good and make a difference, but I don't know how to go about doing it so that there is harmony among the animals (and therefore, Josh and I) or even if it's a good idea. I'd like to get your feedback... think I should or maybe not such a good idea...?