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Ideal_Rock
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As you can see in my icon, I have one dog: A spoiled little princess of a pug named Sally. She's two, and until now, I've felt that she's been plenty of dog for my fiance and me. What I haven't thought of is if she's enough dog for her.
Sally is my total cuddlebug and is on my lap every moment she can be. As I type, she's completely smashed against my leg, her head on my laptop. Since I've been in school, I've been able to stay home with her 4-5 days a week and on those days, we're inseparable.
I graduate from college in June, and I'll be starting my internship after that. After my internship, a job. After that, we'll most likely move to a different state and start a family. What I'm afraid of, through the changes, is that she won't be getting the attention she's been used to for the past 2 years. Of course, she'll still get plenty, but I'm worried she'll be lonely when we're away. I think a brother or sister to run around with would be wonderful, but adopting another little life always has me feeling anxious. Another little furball means more responsibility and higher vet bills, not to mention costs in general.
(We've already got Sally on a 100% coverage insurance plan, which we'd put the new dog on. Oh, and we wouldn't go the puppy route this time. We'd be rescuing a small breed around Sally's age.)
How was going from one dog to two (or more)? Are there more pros than cons? I'd love to hear details. I'd also love to hear opinions on my situation, from people who aren't directly in this emotional situation.
Thanks!
Sally is my total cuddlebug and is on my lap every moment she can be. As I type, she's completely smashed against my leg, her head on my laptop. Since I've been in school, I've been able to stay home with her 4-5 days a week and on those days, we're inseparable.
I graduate from college in June, and I'll be starting my internship after that. After my internship, a job. After that, we'll most likely move to a different state and start a family. What I'm afraid of, through the changes, is that she won't be getting the attention she's been used to for the past 2 years. Of course, she'll still get plenty, but I'm worried she'll be lonely when we're away. I think a brother or sister to run around with would be wonderful, but adopting another little life always has me feeling anxious. Another little furball means more responsibility and higher vet bills, not to mention costs in general.
(We've already got Sally on a 100% coverage insurance plan, which we'd put the new dog on. Oh, and we wouldn't go the puppy route this time. We'd be rescuing a small breed around Sally's age.)
How was going from one dog to two (or more)? Are there more pros than cons? I'd love to hear details. I'd also love to hear opinions on my situation, from people who aren't directly in this emotional situation.
Thanks!