To Take Dog or Not

[territa]

Thanks for answering. Chyna(weenie) has been with us for 6 years. Lucy has been around for about 2-3 years. They play sometimes but they also fight. Chyna is very attitudish!!!! When one goes out, she goes and gets the other. I am just so worried. Thanks for any help I can get

[Blackrose]

Have they ever been seperated before? (At the groomers, boarding at a kennel, on walks, etc.) If they were, how did they act? I know some dogs who have been together a long time who don't care if the other dog is gone, and then I know others that throw a HUGE fit when their "house mate" is out of their sight for even a second.

So, before you make the final decision, perhaps you could try to keep them seperated for a day or two and see how they act.

[Pam]

First let me say that I am sorry about your divorce. Though I have never gone through it, I know others who have and it is never easy. Has the boston terrier been considered his dog throughout the marriage? By that I mean is there a special bond between him and the boston? If there is, I would say that you have your answer.

If there is no particular bond, and ex-hubby doesn't mind, why not just take both with you. Is that an option?

I have always had two dogs at a time and of course when one has gone to the RB the other has had to adapt. Yes, it is a sad thing to witness those first few days or weeks when the surviving dog seems to be looking for the other one but they do come around. I hope it all works out for you.

[Daisy and Delilah]

What a difficult decision. I don't envy you. I'm so sorry you're going through a divorce. I would go with what Pam said. Best of luck in making a decision. I hope it turns out well for everyone(both skin and fur).

[boricuajenny5]

I was too connected to my dog to even think about this question. Amaya has stuck with me through thick and thin. I cant imagine life without her.

If the dogs fight, they might be happier seperated. Think about whats best for the dogs...as hard as it may be. Do you have time/money to support one or both? If the dogs are connected to him more then they should stay with him.

I hope this helps.

[territa]

I want to thank everybody who has responded to my question. I love both dogs very much and would never hurt them in any way. I want to take Chyna so very badly but I am worried about her at the same time. Someone also suggested that maybe I should let her stay until I am settled and by then I should be able to see how she is doing. You have all had good ideas and I am so glad I found this site. Thanks for accepting me and giving some good advice!!!!!!!!!!

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Good luck - you will always find plenty of lovely people to talk to here