Ya know folks Kari is right, no matter how much we try and tell this young lady that what she is doing is not right, she will not listen, her mind was made up from day one to get the new puppy, end of story,and she is not prepared to listen to the advice offered even though it is good and sound, some of it is beyond her control as she is only 13 and we must keep that in mind, like not rescuing a Pom from a shelter, her mother has made the decision here.

Briana I am sad that you have not managed to hear anything really that has been said to you, I don't want to sound harsh or become impolite, but honestly you should be taking care of Roxy's needs before you even consider this new puppy, I have no doubt you love Roxy, but a lot of people love their pets, they are just not always aware of the real needs of that dog, and to me anyway it seems that way here too.

I suppose all I can say is I hope that you have taken even a little of it in and realise that Roxy needs more attention and you will just have to make time for her, if you think you have little time now between school and recreation activities what makes you think you will have any more time for the new puppy, seems to me Roxy is the one who will miss out again.

Even though I certainly agree with most posters that Roxy may not be in the best home possible, we still have to remember she is fed, housed, taken care of and loved all the same , her outlook could be a lot bleaker, but still you should make more effort on her behalf,having said this I am going to try and stay away from this thread also, as it does nothing but distress and Fustrate me.