So Aly... would you suggest it or would you advise against it? I do NOT want to get hurt again, or cause another dog confusion or sadness - you know how upset I was over the Lila situation... I gave myself hives!

This rescue is where I got Lila from and they are very obliging as far as letting you bring your dog to meet the one in their care before you just up and bring a new animal into your house. I know that wouldn't be a problem.

As for how heelers act... it sounds a lot like Samantha. She has "calmed" in the last few months but she is still extremely playful - all the time. I don't know. How *do* I know what's best for Sam? She didn't seem happy with Lila, but I thought maybe it was because Lila was *so* much younger than her, and at that age, the age difference made a huge difference (you know, like it's a no-no for a 14 year old to date a 20 year old, but when you're 30, it's completely acceptable to date a 36 year old...). I don't know. I just want to make Samantha happy. I know she already is, but I just think that having another dog around the house while Daddy and I are at work would brighten her day. Plus, I've always wanted more than one dog at once. I've got a billion things running through my mine - the biggest one being her happiness... so how do I know?

The thought of bringing another pupper into the house is exciting but also really scary. I'm not a smart dog person like you or Kfamr. I can't train like you guys can. I just... I don't know. I'd love to save another pup from a shelter/foster home, but I don't want to cause my current angel pup any sadness or confusion.

I dunno... I'm anxious, excited and scared, all rolled into one. Any more help/advice/suggestions would be really appreciated!!!