Small Dogs

[BC_MoM]

Go to a shelter when it's time for your next dog.. I don't get why you're already deciding on another dog though when your dogs aren't even that old..

Why do you need to keep getting animals when you're already struggling?

[zoomer]

Why do you need to keep getting animals when you're already struggling?

OH MYYYYY GOSH. I'm not getting animals unstoppable!

[WarahGirl1995]

Why do you need to keep getting animals when you're already struggling?

How is she struggling? She just said that they are tumors that keep coming back. She takes care of all of her 30 pets very well.

[Almita]

ok people need to stop this is about Makayla looking for a future to Show. A show dog. I don't think you should bring Alaska in this situation right now it might get Makayla feel unwanted here or not getting help. But i really appreciate the people that are not into this and just helping. I just hate it when people start being rude to other people when they just need help. All she is looking for is a future show dog breed. I agree that its a good idea to think ahead like .sarah is also.

Makayla i think i would recommend the Chihuahua still heh even if they yap at times they are very good dogs.

[bckrazy]

=( Well, if you cannot afford vet care for Alaska NOW, I'm guessing you could not afford it if your next puppy came down with an illness? Let's try to be logical here... you did not say you weren't bringing Alaska to the vet because it's *hopeless*, you said it was because you cannot *afford* it now. I am not mocking your situation, I'm saying that I would not recommend any breed of dog for you, as the dogs that you own now and have owned for 8 years should be #1!

I am sorry, but it disgusts me to hear people thinking about getting an adorable new puppy when their "old" dog dies. I cannot even fathom not having Gonzo, and the l a s t thing that's on my mind is what kind of dog I'm getting when he passes on... just, ew. It shows a lot of disregard for your current dogs, who have been with you through out their lives and who have shown you nothing but love, to await their death.

[Vette]

Oh for crying out loud... this is the first time ive ever been disappointed in few Pet Talk members...

why are some people harping on a 16 year old kid for?
is she the one with the money,, and job? *blink blink *

and sounds like to me she IS thinking a head since she made this thread and asked for everyones advise.
obviously she cares about she is doing... or she wouldnt of asked in the first place.

my apologies to those who did post considerably and responsibly..

but Bris and WarahGirl1995 last posts are uncalled for.

and yes,, i edited my post a good hour or two later...
what i get for not reading the whole thread and only seeing a few posts on the back end of it.

[Tralee]

Whats disgusts me is people seem to be bragging about the number of pets them have. Just because you have xx number of pets does not mean they are all getting to care they deserve and you deserve more animals. It seems like a competition to see who can get the highest number of pets. It is much better to own a few pets, who are getting the best of care, and then when you are confident that you can care for another animal at the same level as your other animals and your current animals will receive the same high level or care. Then I think one could add another pet. Improve the lives of you current pets before adding anymore. This is not directed to anyone inparticular, just something I have noticed.

[Alysser]

I just have to say this, I'm not talking about the post I made about Buttercup I'm talking about this thread. WHY does all these threads have to turn into arguments?? What does getting a show dog have to do with Alaska, when zoomer even stated she is thinking ahead. Vet bills may not be "Unafforable" when she gets her new dog. Every seems to always turn into an argument. Warahgirl1995, What does zoomer having 30 pets have to do with anything? Please, stop changing the subject.

Now, I don't agree with the "thinking ahead" either, but I'm sick of seeing threads like these turn into arguments that don't even have to do with the orginial post. Please stop.

[Lori Jordan]

Whats disgusts me is people seem to be bragging about the number of pets them have. Just because you have xx number of pets does not mean they are all getting to care they deserve and you deserve more animals. It seems like a competition to see who can get the highest number of pets. It is much better to own a few pets, who are getting the best of care, and then when you are confident that you can care for another animal at the same level as your other animals and your current animals will receive the same high level or care. Then I think one could add another pet. Improve the lives of you current pets before adding anymore. This is not directed to anyone inparticular, just something I have noticed.

I really do rezent that remark,I have had these animals before joining this Forum,And in no way do i try to keep up to anyone i think the few that are making remarks on her defence need to read over the hole post,This is a girl that is in here once a day almways saying about getting new dogs,and having show dogs.Then says"Actually, Alaska's 8 years old and he has 3 tumors we cannot afford right now".Do you think a new dog should even be thought of?When her pet is in need of health Care,I'm not here to bash but everything needs to be put on the table and considered.That is all im trying to say.

[luvofallhorses]

Whats disgusts me is people seem to be bragging about the number of pets them have. Just because you have xx number of pets does not mean they are all getting to care they deserve and you deserve more animals. It seems like a competition to see who can get the highest number of pets. It is much better to own a few pets, who are getting the best of care, and then when you are confident that you can care for another animal at the same level as your other animals and your current animals will receive the same high level or care. Then I think one could add another pet. Improve the lives of you current pets before adding anymore. This is not directed to anyone inparticular, just something I have noticed.

I have 6 pets and they get the love, care, and attention they deserve. I make time for them and I know my limit, I cannot have anymore and that's fine. what really bothers me is when your pet's health is going downhill and you are thinking of getting another one and can't even afford the vet bills for that one and why think of getting another one ? I would never think of getting another pet if my pet was ill, I'd rather be there for them and care for them properly than thinking of getting another pet. I probably am not going to get another pet for a lot of years, because I have my hands full with 6, like I said they all get the love and attention and vet care that they need and I know my limit. and I don't resent the remark either as I had 5 when I joined the forum and we rescued Tiger last year in Febuary, because Miagi needed a buddy of his own species.

[Iilo]

I'm beginning to just think of Makalya and her friend Sarah as two of the biggest trolls I've ever seen in my life.

Just you girls wait for high school, there'll be different ways to get a lot of attention.

[Lori Jordan]

How is she struggling? She just said that they are tumors that keep coming back. She takes care of all of her 30 pets very well.

Actually, Alaska's 8 years old and he has 3 tumors we cannot afford right now.

[Roxyluvsme13]

If she takes care of them so well, why does Alaska have 3 tumors..

[luvofallhorses]

tumors can't be controlled to tell you the truth. . I know that every dog can get them and is supseptiable to them. but I would get Alaska checked out by the vet and hopefully they are benign.

[Almita]

tumors can't be controlled to tell you the truth. . I know that every dog can get them and is supseptiable to them. but I would get Alaska checked out by the vet and hopefully they are benign.

What are the signs of the dogs getting a tumor? or can you not tell that well?