What do You think?

[Jessika]

Oh, You said this in your other thread so thats what was confusing. It sounded like you registered her since you had her name and her parents name etc.

Oh, I have Jamie's papers too but haven't registered her, and on her papers it has the names of the sire and dam

[k9krazee]

My dad makes as about as much as your mom does, my mom a whole lot less...somehow we can support 6 people, 5 dogs, 2 cats, 3 guinea pigs, a gecko...and have money to spend on other things like trips (Adam and I went to Europe for a month)...We try to give our animals the very best vet care that we can, we definately have priorities, if one of the animals need vet care we are more than willing to sacrifice something that we may really want.

[CagneyDog]

Oh, I have Jamie's papers too but haven't registered her, and on her papers it has the names of the sire and dam

Oh okay.

I don't much about this stuff.

[beeniesmom]

My dad makes as about as much as your mom does, my mom a whole lot less...somehow we can support 6 people, 5 dogs, 2 cats, 3 guinea pigs, a gecko...and have money to spend on other things like trips (Adam and I went to Europe for a month)...We try to give our animals the very best vet care that we can, we definately have priorities, if one of the animals need vet care we are more than willing to sacrifice something that we may really want.

err.... not all families have similar backgrounds... your folks may make the same but if you have certain issues..... that much is not enough for even the simplest things.

[Roxyluvsme13]

We are going to be ready for the puppy this time

[tricollie4me]

It sounds as though the original poster is quite young, and her mother may currently have (or have had) financial difficulties making it impossible for a bank to allow an account. That said, I think it's clear that most any young child would very much like to have a new dog after a sudden loss, and not be able to truly comprehend the financial and emotional commitment, and it's up to her mother to help make sure they make a sound decision. Personally, I hope they wait - there will always be dogs to rescue, adopt or obtain from a reputable breeder. A dependable family/home environment (lots of time, love, high-quality food, immediate access to (and ability to pay for) vet services, medications, routine medical care including monthly heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, toys & other playthings, etc.) is a must for any dog

Just my 2 cents as a mom of five people-kids and four fur-kids

And a bit off-topic, but perhaps slightly relevant: When my husband and I first got our pair of parakeets, we "lost" the male, Ed, in an odd little access area we had underneath our kitchen cabinetry. As we tried to coax Ed out to join his partner in the birdcage, we mused over what would happen if poor Ed couldn't get out. One of our boys, then age 4-1/2, brightly exclaimed, "Well, we'll just get a new Ed!" Our son was completely comfortable with simply moving on the to the next available bird at the pet shop, despite our efforts to explain that we couldn't just go out and buy a new bird simply because Ed was forever stuck beneath our kitchen baseboards! We did get scared little Ed out, however, and he lived for many happily neurotic years with Ava, his mate.

[k9krazee]

err.... not all families have similar backgrounds... your folks may make the same but if you have certain issues..... that much is not enough for even the simplest things.

Sorry, horrible example...I guess I was just blown away a bit because Tink could not recieve vet care because of lack of money...

[dogzr#1]

Although I am still fairly young myself I still do know alot.

First, if you had a financial problem during the month and couldn't pay for
Tink's vet visit then I think you should wait just a little longer to save more money. What if that problem happens again and you don't have money? I think you should save for a little longer and have like $700 on the side for emergency vet care or if you are in a financial bind.

Second, are you emotionally ready for a new puppy? I now that when a puppy dies you want to get another one right away but although it makes you feel better, it may not be the best thing. You may look at the puppy and start crying because s/he will remind you of Tink.

Thirdly, do just a little more research on this breeder. I am sure you know how to tell a BYB from a reputable breeder but just to be on the safe side do more research. Look at your local Humane Society or Pom Rescue groups. We drove 8 hours to get Astra and 4 to get Molly.

Well with that said, I hope you have done all this things and have reconisdered getting a puppy so soon.
-Monica