Well...

[.sarah]

Maybe you could spend more time with Roxy, work on her and maybe convince your parents to let her be inside with you. It's sad that you didn't have enough money to take Tink to the vet, you have a dog that lives outside on a chain yet you still want another dog

WHAT?! She lives on a chain?! I didn't know that! You definetly don't need another dog if the one you have now has to live outside ... you need to pay more attention to her.

[.sarah]

u all have some points but now your just getting mad at her and its gonna become a big fight its her decision some people need to get another pet right away and some cant even bare to get another pet everyone is different she has said many times she now has the money and will be saving for a month and a half if she dosent have enough money then she dosent....just leave it at that or it will become a big fight she asked for opinions not b*tching wich is what some of your are doing thats all im gonna say

Not to be rude, but she is only 13 and she probably doesn't fully know/understand the financial situation. I'm sure her mom will get her another dog because she says she is lonely, and she will most likely do *anything* to get another dog, even if they don't have the money. Maybe I'm wrong, but it's hard to believe everything she says about money because she is only 13. I know when I was 13 I didn't fully understand everything about bills, and if my mom said we could get another dog I'd lie about anything to get it and have everyone on my side.

And don't bring up the "age doesn't matter" crap, because when it comes to the life of an animal a 13 year old shouldn't be fully responsible. I was extremely mature at 13 but I STILL shouldn't have been responsible for an animal's life, so even if this girl is really smart I think her mom needs to play a bigger role in this and not have her pick out the breeder. Her mom needs to do some research.

[Chica]

No matter what is decided, it is your mom and you who make the decission. If it is meant to be then it will happen. Good luck on the new baby!!!!!!

[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.

[bckrazy]

meh. I really feel that you should take some time to grieve for your poor puppy, and improve the life of your LIVING dog! Roxy is still living outside, is she not? Maybe use the extra effort and time you have to give Roxy extra special care, keep the house clean so that she can come inside, and spend lots of time exercising and training her. Why do you need a new puppy when the life of the dog you have now should be improved, you've admitted that yourself!

The fact that you jump from your puppy dying one day to thinking of names for your new puppy the next day really gives me a bad feeling. I have high doubts that the breeder you are buying your new puppy from is reputable... if they're calling them "teacup Poms", you bet they're a bad breeder! You really should learn from the unnecessary death of Tink, that it isn't WORTH the pain and trauma to the dog and your family to buy for a cheaper price from a crappy breeder/mill/broker.

[.sarah]

The fact that you jump from your puppy dying one day to thinking of names for your new puppy the next day really gives me a bad feeling.

That is what has really been bothering me about this whole thing. When Buttons died it took me three months before I could get Nova. Now, I had him for 14 years, but even if I had only had him for three weeks I think it would take me more than 24 hours to want another dog!

[Jadapit]

Very WELL said bckrazy!!!

[sammy101]

Very WELL said bckrazy!!!

i agree!
When my Sheena passed away,we didnt even think of getting another dog until 10 months after(which was Lucy).
i think you.should take the time and money into Roxy for now.But if you really think your ready,then do it.

[Dot]

I don't post much, but following this whole tragic episode has grieved me. To read about poor little Tink bleeding rectally and not being taken to the vet because "they couldn't afford it" seemed terribly irresponsible. Of course, only a day or two later she was dead. No surprise there; such a tiny and young dog should have been RUSHED to the vet at the first sign of blood.

The sad truth is that any 13 year old girl would love to have a cute, tiny dog because it is a living toy. That isn't a valid reason for the parent to buy it for the child -- it is the worst possible reason. When the "toy" gets sick and dies, just buy another one. How awfully sad!

All the while, the bigger, adult dog spends its life at the end of a chain, alone and wishing for some companionship. What are the odds that it will receive vet care if it gets sick; I think we know the answer to that question.

[.sarah]

And her mother isn't doing a very good job of teaching this child that animals are to be treated with respect.

If you can't love and take care of the animal, why have a pet?

[finn's mom]

I wasn't going to say anything, and, I won't say anything after this. But, I will say that it's not a bad thing for someone to get another dog immediately after losing one. I've known people who have done just that, and, it doesn't mean they love their pet any less. I know it took me less than a year to get a new puppy, and, had I had the means sooner, I may have gotten a dog within a month. It's not only different for every single person and every single pet, it's different for every single situation.

That being said, I have been partially keeping up with this whole debacle, and, I won't say too much more about it. But, if this "discussion" is going to go forward, I think it needs to stay more focused on the fact that there is an adult dog that is not getting the attention it needs. It needs to stay more focused on the fact that this family couldn't afford to take their puppy to the vet when she was sick. It needs to stay more focused on the fact that this may not be an ideal situation to bring another animal into.

I don't know, I just don't think it's fair to criticize her for wanting another puppy, based on the time frame, anyway. I agree that she probably wants it for the wrong reasons, and, I agree that she probably shouldn't be allowed to have another dog until the one she has is taken better care of. I can totally understand arguing all the points of interest here...but, if everything else were in place and the situation was different...I don't see how wanting another puppy immediately after is such a bad thing.

And, again...please don't misunderstand me. I don't think a new puppy is a good idea for this child and her family, but, for many other reasons besides it being too soon to want another dog. Everyone is different. Just because you can't see yourself getting another dog so soon after the death of your pet, doesn't mean it isn't exactly what someone else might need. AGAIN, I do disagree with a new dog being brought into this home. The whole situation seems off...sad, and, upsetting, to say the very least.

EDITED: There are many reasons for this family not to have another puppy... I just don't think the fact that it's so soon after Tink's passing should be thrown at her...on it's own, that wouldn't be such a terrible thing. Bah. I know what I'm trying to say...I think what I am trying to convey is to keep this as factual as possible, and, maybe a little less emotional. The point may get across a little better, I don't know. I just don't think, with all the other crappy things going on, that that needs to be thrown into it. Sorry, I'm ill and rambling.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

Roxyluvsme13,

I agree with the others that now might not be the right time for another dog. I'm very sorry that you lost your dog Tink- I think everyone here knows what it's like to lose a beloved pet/family member; I lost my 17 year-old cat this year whom I've had since I was a child.
I think what everyone is saying is not that it's not right to want another dog but that you need to consider this new dog's welfare more than you are considering your own feelings. As other people have said, new puppies require lots of time and money, and rushing out to buy a new puppy without thinking about it's welfare is a mistake. Your intentions are probably good, but think about your other pets' lives and ask yourself if you are doing all you can for them, and if you can really fully care for another.

[shais_mom]

I know that you must be really lonely with out her but you still have Roxy I kind of get the impression that she was being on the back burner while you had Tink. I know its hard for you, and I know you miss Tink but if you are lonely go take Roxy for a walk, play with etc!

THANK YOU!

everyone has WONDERFUL points but I don't think she is going to listen to us again.....
**sigh**

Edited to add:
there is nothing I can say that someone has not already said in one way shape or form. I am just glad someone brought up the financial aspect b/c I think that I a big factor - what happens in 4 months when this pup gets sick and her mom can't afford it either b/c she just shelled out $$$$ to BUY the pup.

[DogLover9501]

Maybe you could spend more time with Roxy, work on her and maybe convince your parents to let her be inside with you. It's sad that you didn't have enough money to take Tink to the vet, you have a dog that lives outside on a chain yet you still want another dog

Ditto