[LindsLuvsSi]

Nope, I didn't get a BFP.....I wish. Still waiting.....

anyways.....DH & I were talking today. Before he mentioned that I needed company during the day when he's at work. (lately he's been working Monday thru Saturday from 9am till midnight. And I get bored and lonely.) A few months back we talked about getting a kitten, as it'd be cheaper and they take care of themselves basically. We looked for kittens and nowhere had any, not kitten season. Well this month starts kitten season.....but DH was talking today and he's like you need a puppy instead. They need to go outside and for walks and that would be good for you too, so you can get out and get fresh air (he's so right, I'd have a reason too) DH's like, you need some cheering up and I'm willing to do whatever it takes, and I think a puppy would be a good start. And I think sometimes puppies are a lil more understanding of your feelings/emotions. So DH said we're gonna go looking for a puppy this weekend. OMG I am sooo excited. I can't wait to go puppy shopping After DH said this I had my mind on a puppy and not TTC. So I really think this will be good for me in all aspects. I hope we find one! I'm anxious!

just wanted to share!!

[ShannonMVT]

That's awesome girl! Are you going to adopt from a shelter? Or buy a purebreed?

I have two kitties that I've had since 2000 and 2001. It is so nice to have an animal companion or two. Having a pet lowers your stress. Whenever I cry, my girl cat just hops into my lap and purrs. Once or twice she has even gently pawed my face.

KUP and post pictures when you find your pup!

[LindsLuvsSi]

Thanks Shannon. Awww that's too cute.

well I'd rather adopt from the shelter, but we want a yorkie and the shelters don't have any around here.

[Brenda04]

aaaww that's too sweet having a puppy is going to make you real good. Show us some pics once you get it

[snsgirl336]

Aww! Yeah Lindsey! A puppy will be so much fun for you and it will definitely keep you busy too! My cat is like my shadow lately, especially when I'm down. I hope you are able to find the perfect puppy for you guys, and you better post lots of pics when you do! Good luck puppy shopping!

[Jlynn]

YAY!! I am so happy for you. I agree that a dog would do wonders for you!!! You know i am a dog person though. How excited are you What kind of dog would you want? I say stick with a small one. They are so fun to throw in bed with you and cuddle with while DH is away!! Too bad you didn't get that cute Pugle we saw at the beach pet shop

[Clare]

Thats so exciting Lindsey - i love dogs but im too allergic to them to have one Cant wait to hear all about it when you get one!

[BabyBird]

YAY!! I totally agree that a puppy is a great idea! They love you unconditionally and always give you a reason to smile. I have my 5yr old dog who absolutely hates it when I cry...anytime I even start to sniffle he is all over me giving me kisses and trying to snuggle...who wouldn't smile at that!! And of course my new puppy...who we got basically for the same reasons as you, because I needed cheering up and something to keep me occupied...she makes me smile all the time because she is just such a goofball! Here is a recent pic...see what I mean!!!!!

[mom 2 haley & tyler]

That is so sweet of dh Lindsey! That is so nice that he wants to cheer you up. I can't wait to see pics of the new puppy! They really are a lot of fun!

[xanada101]

Ok, first off, I want to say that you are such a brat!!!! I thought that you had different newss for us! Ya tease! On another note.... YAY!!!! Puppy shopping! Your dh is sooo smart! What a great idea! I cannot wait to see pics!!! Do you have any ideas as to what kind of dog you want to get?

[LindsLuvsSi]

Aww thanks ladies~!!! I'm so excited!! I really hope we can find one this weekend.

I'd like to save one from the shelter, but the shelters don't have any yorkies and that's what we want.

[Carmela]

Yorkies are wonderful. One of my favorite breeds. Growing up we had a Yorkie, we had to put her to sleep a few years ago at 14 (liver cancer). My parents now have another one, she will be three years old this month.

One of my CE classes last week was about changing the work up you offer based on the breed and I have some web sites to help you figure out what tests and stuff you should have done for each breed. It will also help you ask breeder the right questions about your possible pup's parents (things to ask if they have had in their line.) Here is one web site www.caninehealthinfo.org (I just double checked the site and Yorkies are not up there yet. They have too many potential problems and a consensus has not been made on what tests to recommend. Some of the common ones to ask about are luxating patellas, retnal degeneration, epilepsy, allergies, severe dental problems.)

You can also go to Petgen.com for more information.

Despite all the problems I just listed, like I said Yorkies are one of my favorite breeds. Most all of them have luxating patellas, and that sometimes needs surgical correction. My yorkie growing up had epilepsy, though she was never bad enough that we had to medicate her. Some of the dental problems can be helped if you start the pup out early getting its teeth brushed and things like that. Also make sure all its baby teeth have fallen out by 6 months old. Where I work we extract any still there at the spay/neuter at 6 months, but some vets prefer to do pediatric spay/neuters at 16 weeks old (can be easier on the pup, and they heal faster), but then they have to go back in later and extract the teeth.

If you have any questions let me know. Oh and y'all get annoyed when I go on like this about animal medical stuff let me know. I know my family gets tired of it sometimes. I will stop if you want me too, I just get so excited about what I do.

[LindsLuvsSi]

Thanks Carmen! For all the info~

(My sister has a yorkie...I was the one who talked her into a yorkie, they are just tooo cute and so sweet. My friend had one and I loved it, so when my sis was allowed to get a dog she fell in love with yorkies too. here's hers, Tobi, when we got him:

and now:
)

[~April04~]

aw I think thats a great idea.. I love my dogs.. its great to have companionship

[Carmela]

I almost forgot. Also check for an open fontanelle or soft spot. Human babies are born with them, pups should be born with them already closed. Most of the time they don't cause actual problems, besides just making head trauma more severe through life, but it can be a sign of hydrocephalous (water head) and will lead to severe neurologic problems through life.

Tobi is cute
Here was Tina at 14


And this is Tiffanie (and Coby- the bichon/Peke mix) that my parents have now.

[downunderchick]

Awww Linds, how exciting!!! We definatey want pics!! Do you think you will wait till you can get a yorkie? You never know you might fall in love with another puppy when you go and look!

[LindsLuvsSi]

Aww they are cute Carmen!!