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.