Quote Originally Posted by luv4mutts
I don't know you or your situation with your last puppy. But I think you should follow your heart. I don't think anyone here should tell you if you are ready or not. If you know you can afford and are ready, then I say go for it.
we aren't telling her what to do or feel - she asked for opinions and we gave them....I am just giving her my opinion as I was in the same shoes myself once.
If she isn't going to get the puppy until Dec then I think its ok - I knew when my Shaianne died that I wanted another dog but didn't want to rush into it.
I ended up telling a friend of mine that I wanted a puppy of her's that hadn't even been born yet so I didn't get my Keegan until the middle of November and they were born the end of Sept - my Shaianne died Sept 13.
Did I have doubts? of course!!
Did I know what I was getting myself into? umm no
Would I change the way I did it? absolutely not - I wouldn't have my Golden soul mate if I did.
I'm sorry Briana that I am not up on the other threads but do you know what illness took Tink? Was it Parvo? I absolutely do not think you should bring another puppy in until you find that out b/c if you do and the 'bug' is still there this pup could meet the same fate.
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If this is the same breeder you got Tink from - you should absolutely not get a puppy from them - you said yourself she was a backyard breeder - make sure it isn't a teacup either - they have more problems I believe.
If you and your mom are set on another pom - try rescue or adopting one from the humane society.