amber, in a few years, you'll be leaving your parents home to start your own life, college, travel,job, whatever. who will be taking care of your animals in 4 years as you turn 18? will your parents be willing to take care of 3 dogs while you're in college? that's asking a lot of them too. will you be able to support yourself and the health/food needs of 3 dogs after you graduate from high school and are having fun with friends? it'll be alot like having 3 children with the responsibility. i know from your previous posts that you are developing into a responsible individual, but being furparent is a lot of work on your own.( i'd love another dog, but i realize i can't do all the things i need to, and do right by another dog. ) while i'm not trying to actively discourage you, there are big changes for you in the near future and you should be aware of them. thanks for listening, and i'm really not being a wet blanket. joyce