Well...

[finn's mom]

Just my 2 cents.

I sent you a PM, too, Sarah.

[carole]

Briana I just want to say if anything I have said has offended you or hurt you I am truely sorry and it was not my intention at all to do so, I really just want you to think long and hard about your decision, and the pros and cons, and I wish you well in whatever you decide, and I know your heart still hurts and is missing Tinks,and maybe you think having the new pup will help that all go away, it will help for sure, but only time will help heal your hurt.

[CagneyDog]

While I understand where you are coming from, I think keeping this thread open is important. There are some here who are arguing IMO and some who are still advising her. If she is anything like me at 13 she is stubborn and does not want to have to say she is wrong. She is probably taking all of this in, and I think it will really sink in later (hopefully before she goes to look at those puppies).

Yeah I agree.

[luvofallhorses]

Briana I just want to say if anything I have said has offended you or hurt you I am truely sorry and it was not my intention at all to do so, I really just want you to think long and hard about your decision, and the pros and cons, and I wish you well in whatever you decide, and I know your heart still hurts and is missing Tinks,and maybe you think having the new pup will help that all go away, it will help for sure, but only time will help heal your hurt.

Ditto.

[Lobodeb]

I wasn't going to respond anymore for fear that I have offended someone and if I did, I, too apologize.

I remember what I was like when I was 13. Once I made my mind up, that's it. There was no changing it. (Heck, who am I kidding, I'm STILL like that.) Just, try to remember that we are concerned for you, and your ENTIRE situation, Roxy included. I know as a teenager, it's hard to take the advice of other people but we've already been down the road you're traveling. We really do want what's best for you. It may not have appeared that way in this thread, but I feel in my heart that PTers are genuinly good people.

Please don't leave PT, and also don't rush to make any big decisions. We'll still be here either way.

Good luck!

[dogzr#1]

Well this is coming from a 13 year old (well almost, my birthday is tommorow) I know that I can be stubborn at times and I do not want to be proven wrong. I am going to say 1 thing: You can still get a puppy but wait a little longer, maybe in spring or summer so you can be home with it all day. Maybe in that time you can do more research, work with Roxy a bit, and save a little more money. I do not intend for this to start an argument again.

[buttercup132]

THANK GOD every1 is being freinds again! i cant wait to show briana this shell be so happy she was really upset at what you guys were saying and thinking just put yourself in her shoes and i really do apologize glacier i thought i saw your dogs on chains but that must of been the guy that owns the other dogs b i think is his name but briana if yyou built a pen like glaciers i think it would be a good idea im so glad this argument is over with and every1 is happy again*BIG sigh of relif*

[cocker_luva]

good luck

[Glacier]

i really do apologize glacier i thought i saw your dogs on chains but that must of been the guy that owns the other dogs b i think is his name but briana if yyou built a pen like glaciers i think it would be a good idea im so glad this argument is over with and every1 is happy again*BIG sigh of relif*

Oh, that picture. I understand the confusion now. That was Sundin, who is not yet my dog, but will be arriving on Sunday. My friend who owns him right now does keep his sled dogs on chains. That picture was taken in his yard, not mine. Most racing kennels keep their dogs in that manner. B. is a serious long distance racing musher. His dogs get lots of time off their chains and he has a full time handler who is with his dogs all day--that's her job in exchange for free rent--so they get lots of attention. My dogs aren't chained and Sundin won't be after he arrives.

[shais_mom]

Glacier got upset the last time she was compared to her - why? B/c there IS NO COMPARISON.

[buttercup132]

sorry i got her mixed up with some1 else is that ok i made a mistake geeze...sorry

[Roxyluvsme13]

Ok...I understand everybody, and Like I said no matter what I do, my mom will never let Roxy in the house. Sad truth... I would like her to be inside, and I've tried everything...We are going to look at the puppies tomorrow at 5. I will post how it goes. This breeder seems 10,000 times better than the other one, but I'll just have to see...Only tomorrow will tell if we decide on getting the puppy or not.

[Kole03]

Well, I wasn't going to post but I feel like I have to. You may be pissed but I really don't care anymore. I honestly can not believe that people are actually congratulating you on getting this new puppy. Your dog JUST died. I'm not saying you need to go into deep depression but you do have Roxy you know. I bet Roxy wants more than one hour a day with you. She deserves more than one hour. I think if you don't spend more time with her you should find a better home for her. Someone that will spend the needed time with her. I know you don't want to hear this and I know other people have said it but clearly it hasn't sunk in.

As for financial reasons--4 paychecks isn't enough. I mean your mom will have to buy food and things for your family (I'm including food for Roxy) and anything else you want, plus saving up for this puppy? I don't think so.

You are 13, what do you really know about dog breeders, and after searching for a couple days what could you have possibly learned? You should be training Roxy. You made a comment about your mom making excuses saying she smells or has fleas. Well if she has fleas deal with them! She must be suffering if she has them and you don't do anything about them. A 15 foot chain isn't enough for her if you don't walk her every single day and pay lots of attention to her.

I can't begin to understand why your mother would allow you to get another animal. It is very poor judgement on her part and also poor judgement on your own for actually getting ready to go through with this. I hope you really do consider what you are doing and are taking Roxy into consideration on this decision. She deserves rights before this new puppy. I hope that if you do end up getting this puppy that Roxy still gets attention from you, even while you are excited about a puppy.

[Dot]

You made a comment about your mom making excuses saying she smells or has fleas. Well if she has fleas deal with them!

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!

[areias]

You made a comment about your mom making excuses saying she smells or has fleas. Well if she has fleas deal with them!

Just because she lives outside, dosen't mean the poor thing has to live with fleas. How would you feel if you have hundreds of parasites crawling on you and biting you? Treat your yard, treat your dog. And keep treating it. AND if the dog lives in the house, there's a lot less likely chance of having fleas. Is she even on any kind of flea+tick preventative? Does she have her shots? Is she on heart worm meds? Poor thing.

And what about RESCUE! If you're going to go through with this, look at your local rescue! Since this is only a pet, why are you rushing to a breeder without looking at any other options? I sure wish I could magically make people see the correct side of things.