Well...

[buckner]

I don't think you should.

1) If you didn't have *any* money to take Tink to the vet right before she died, then how do you think you'll magically have money for this new puppy? About $1000 within the first month or so with the new puppy, and you didn't have $50 for a vet trip? That's absurd to think that you're financially stable enough to handle a new pup.

2) I also think it's too soon.

3) I don't believe you've done your research into this breeder. And if you can spot a good breeder, then why didn't you go with your mom last time? Wait, research ALL options, and go from there. Check petfinder, all of the humane societies around, etc. Nothing is written that you HAVE to have a pom. Go visit the shelters, I'm sure you'll find a dog that you fall in love with at first sight.

4) You're only 13, why is your mom letting this be up to you? It'll be her supporting this dog financially, so why shouldn't she do the research? Even if she doesn't know how to use a computer, does she know how to use a telephone? Have her call around to shelters. Does she know how to drive a car? Have her go to the shelters and TALK to the people personally. Have her drive herself to the library, does she not know how to open a book and read? There is so much more information about dogs, poms, and care in general in books.

5) You don't know what Tink died from, therefore you shouldn't bring a dog back into the house so soon. What if this new pup gets the same illness, all because it was Parvo or something even worse and you "didn't know"? You SAY you know it's not Parvo, but you don't know that for sure. You didn't take Tink in before she died, therefore, you DON'T know.

I just think you should wait and check out options. Look around, don't jump into things. You're better off with some sort of rescue. They *need* homes. They need the second chance. Dogs from a breeder don't need a home because they already have a home. If no one wants to adopt them, then the breeder is fully prepared to keep them. Simple as that. Dogs at rescues need that second chance a full-life.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I don't think you should.

1) If you didn't have *any* money to take Tink to the vet right before she died, then how do you think you'll magically have money for this new puppy? About $1000 within the first month or so with the new puppy, and you didn't have $50 for a vet trip? That's absurd to think that you're financially stable enough to handle a new pup.

2) I also think it's too soon.

3) I don't believe you've done your research into this breeder. And if you can spot a good breeder, then why didn't you go with your mom last time? Wait, research ALL options, and go from there. Check petfinder, all of the humane societies around, etc. Nothing is written that you HAVE to have a pom. Go visit the shelters, I'm sure you'll find a dog that you fall in love with at first sight.

4) You're only 13, why is your mom letting this be up to you? It'll be her supporting this dog financially, so why shouldn't she do the research? Even if she doesn't know how to use a computer, does she know how to use a telephone? Have her call around to shelters. Does she know how to drive a car? Have her go to the shelters and TALK to the people personally. Have her drive herself to the library, does she not know how to open a book and read? There is so much more information about dogs, poms, and care in general in books.

5) You don't know what Tink died from, therefore you shouldn't bring a dog back into the house so soon. What if this new pup gets the same illness, all because it was Parvo or something even worse and you "didn't know"? You SAY you know it's not Parvo, but you don't know that for sure. You didn't take Tink in before she died, therefore, you DON'T know.

I just think you should wait and check out options. Look around, don't jump into things. You're better off with some sort of rescue. They *need* homes. They need the second chance. Dogs from a breeder don't need a home because they already have a home. If no one wants to adopt them, then the breeder is fully prepared to keep them. Simple as that. Dogs at rescues need that second chance a full-life.

TINK HAD A PARVO TESt....it WAS negative!! I have done my research, I am getting this puppy, I asked for opinions and I got my opinions. If the puppies are ok and the breeder is good we are getting the puppy. We will be prepared for this puppy...We know tink had something CONGENITAL...

[Jessika]

How do you know what she died from was indeed congenital and not something contagious if you did not being her to the vet beforehand?

[Roxyluvsme13]

How do you know what she died from was indeed congenital and not something contagious if you did not being her to the vet beforehand?

The vet already said she had something congenital.....

[Jessika]

The vet already said she had something congenital.....

That does not mean that's what she died from, though.

[CagneyDog]

TINK HAD A PARVO TESt....it WAS negative!! I have done my research, I am getting this puppy, I asked for opinions and I got my opinions. If the puppies are ok and the breeder is good we are getting the puppy. We will be prepared for this puppy...We know tink had something CONGENITAL...

I'm so confused. I must of missed a thread explaining this or something. How did she get a parvo test if she didn't go to the vet when she died. How do you know she had something congenital if she never went to the vet?

[.sarah]

I'm so confused. I must of missed a thread explaining this or something. How did she get a parvo test if she didn't go to the vet when she died. How do you know she had something congenital if she never went to the vet?

She said that she did go to the vet, but they couldn't afford to take her again before she died.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I'm so confused. I must of missed a thread explaining this or something. How did she get a parvo test if she didn't go to the vet when she died. How do you know she had something congenital if she never went to the vet?

SHe got a parvo test that one timse she was at the vet all day. She went to the vet 3 times while we had her. and the last time, the vet said she had hypoglocemia or something congenital with her liver. neither were contagious

[luv4mutts]

Ok, I didn't mean to start anything. Like I said I did not know her situation. But now that I do know the situation, I do not believe she should get another puppy right now.

[Lobodeb]

It sounds like the decision has already been made and all of your valid points are moot.

I, too, think it's too early and I'm really concerned about the financial stuff.

Just my 2 cents.

Edit to add:

Does Roxy have all of her vacines to make sure she's not exposed to whatever Tink had if it was contagious?

[Flatcoatluver]

If for sure you are getting this puppy, have you and your mom considered pet insurence??

[PJ's Mom]

I don't think you should.

I agree.

You say you're lonely without Tink, then spend time with Roxy and then neither one of you will be lonely.

[IRescue452]

Why would anybody have a dog they dump outside on a chain and then have one that they take inside and coddle. You should train Roxy and give her proper care and take her inside before getting another dog. Why don't you give Roxy to another family, it sounds like you don't want her, you just want this new puppy. Puppies grow up too.