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I Got a Puppy!
My most recent column is all about how I got a puppy and the decisions that went into getting one. I think we can all agree here that managing SMA can be time-consuming, to say the least. Adding a puppy to the mix means more responsibilities to pile on. The same goes for any pet.
Has SMA swayed your decision one way or another for getting a pet? What factors did you consider?
PS- Meet Stella. ????
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She’s just the cutest thing ever! Do you follow Squirmy & Grubs? On a recent podcast Hannah talked about “cute aggression.” Stella evokes that because I just want to pick her up and smoosh her she’s so stinkin’ adorable.
Curious the response you’ll get from your article. A few years ago I posted about considering a pet for Christmas. I was surprised at the backlash, especially from parents. Basically, how I could suggest getting a pet while not considering they have so much on their plate caring for a disabled child. As you point out there are a lot of considerations, but sometimes the benefits outweigh the negatives.
Kudos to you guys though, I don’t think I could handle the puppy stage. Give me a kitten any day of the week, but a puppy, oh boy.
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I’m surprised you received backlash for something like that! How awful. It’s no one’s decision to make but yours. But yes. It is A LOT of work. Stella is crazy. We’re a little tired and overwhelmed at this point, but the love and joy she brings us are too good to pass up. Thankfully the puppy stage doesn’t last forever. ????
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Congratulations on the new puppy! She is beautiful and adorable! I got a rottweiler puppy last summer. She was 5 months old when we got her because the breeder was holding her back for a friend. When the friend decided she couldn’t raise a puppy and a new born baby at the same time the breeder decided to rehome the puppy. We named the puppy Mavis after one of my favorite singers ( Mavis Staples). While SMA doesn’t factor into whether I get a puppy or dog, I do consider SMA when deciding which puppy or dog I select . I always choose a dog that has a temperament that is compatible with my lifestyle and abilities. We chose Mavis over her sister because Mavis was more mellow and has a lower prey drive. We also have an eight year old black Labrador retriever. Meet Mavis and Dougal!
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Thank you! And you’re absolutely right. Picking the right breed should be a huge factor in the decision-making process as well. Temperament is so important. I never expected rottweilers to be mellow. Good to know!
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I love dogs! I love all animals really! So cute I’m glad you got one. It definitely has swayed my mind on getting one because I don’t have enough help at my apartment and I am at my mom’s house 50% of the time. But I do have a dog at my mom’s house which is both of ours. If it were up to me though and if I had more help, and I knew it wouldn’t be getting left alone at times, I would definitely get another one to have with me in my apartment full-time.
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