Small Dogs

[WarahGirl1995]

Cant she think ahead

[DrKym]

Please think ahead! Way ahead. You have an animal that needs to have diagnostics run on 3 seperate tumors, biopsies, bloodwork, possible medications and surgeries. That is your responsibility and your Moms' . Your family agreed to care for her for her lifetime, including medical care. It is wonderful to dream, to think about the next great champion and hope it will be yours. After your obligations to the your current family are taken care of.
Be aware also that all show puppies don't win, some may not be able to show at all. Others may never be able to breed. I raised and showed Rotties for nearly 23 years. My mother raised Danes. We have had our hearts broken with pups more than once. Look at our show pup Goofy, she did amazing in her first 2 puppy entries, both 1st place! She then got such severe seperation anxiety that she would hurt herself in the crate if left alone, we hired a dog sitter, and that was just so we could go shopping. Her vet bills were enormous trying to find out if there was a medical cause. After long discussions and several months we decided to spay her (we paid all the breeders penalties) I moved my office from town to the house so she could be with me, reducing her need for tranquilizers. Goof will be a yr in November, not counting her purchase fee 1700.00 we have spent nearly 5,000.00 in vets, behaviorists and a yes a psychic. She is now a very expensive very loved PET! So yes dream and think and hope and save up , but take care of your first priority. Alaska.

[Lori Jordan]

Cant she think ahead

Not really when her other pet is in need

[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]

[QUOTE=Iilo]So
Kids today disgust me. Pets are NOT disposable. Don't you have two other "show dogs" that you co-own?? QUOTE]

I know that pets aren't "disposable"! If I was an adult would you not be complaining like this? I don't want to start a fight or anything but that was totally rude of you to say kids disjust you. I have two show dogs that I co-own, but there's not a limit to how many dogs you show, is there??????

Not really when her other pet is in need

Why the heck did I bring Alaska into this anyway? This had nothing to do with Alaska. This has something to do with my next, which is way ahead, I'm thinking ahead for god sakes Why does this have to be such a big deal when we're not even getting a dog right after Alaska? JEEEESH. Besides, Alaska has those kinds of tumors that aren't canserous and just keep coming back. Can't you guys just understand for once?

[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.

[jackie]

Everyone chill out! It makes me laugh that some of the most self-righteous people here, have also been called out for not giving their pets proper care and attention. Does it make you feel better to slam someone else?

If the girl wants to do some research on a dog she would like to get in the future, why do you all need to stress out?I never once saw her say she is waiting for her other dogs to die first. Get a grip people.

Zoomer, vets are a MUST when you own pets, and if Alaska needs medical attention, I hope she gets it ASAP.

[areias]

::Staying Out of Argument::

I say Rat Terrier or a Cavalier? Or what about a schipperke?

[Roxyluvsme13]

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

This isn't about me, and mind your own business because you don't know me or my animals.

I agree with Alyssa, and I'm tired of being bashed and bashing other people, so I'm staying away for a while.