Comments on: Shay Shay!! http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html Jenna Gates Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:53:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stasia http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-960 Stasia Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:46:32 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-960 I wish I lived closer, I'd pet-sit for you! When you are old, you won't regret the things you didn't get to do because you had two dogs... But you WILL regret not having given a dog a home, if that dog was obviously meant to be yours. Sometimes we have to think more about giving that about hardship to ourselves... but in the end, aren't we the ones who have *received* what was really important? As someone with three dogs, who has never taken a vacation with her husband during our married life (because we won't kennel our dogs), I totally get the hardships of multi-pet ownership. I also totally get what has been returned to me!!! It has been infinitely more valuable to know I have given a great home to some wonderful beasties. Do what you truly feel is right for THEM. It will end up being what was right for you. Best wishes and good luck! P.S. I think one of our adopted rescues may be part Shiba - that is how I came across your blog. Thanks for sharing all the neat stuff about your dogs! I wish I lived closer, I’d pet-sit for you!

When you are old, you won’t regret the things you didn’t get to do because you had two dogs…

But you WILL regret not having given a dog a home, if that dog was obviously meant to be yours.

Sometimes we have to think more about giving that about hardship to ourselves… but in the end, aren’t we the ones who have *received* what was really important?

As someone with three dogs, who has never taken a vacation with her husband during our married life (because we won’t kennel our dogs), I totally get the hardships of multi-pet ownership. I also totally get what has been returned to me!!! It has been infinitely more valuable to know I have given a great home to some wonderful beasties.

Do what you truly feel is right for THEM. It will end up being what was right for you.

Best wishes and good luck!

P.S. I think one of our adopted rescues may be part Shiba – that is how I came across your blog. Thanks for sharing all the neat stuff about your dogs!

]]> By: Carol & Bri http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-959 Carol & Bri Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:19:22 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-959 Hi Jenna! Did you decide to keep Shay? Inquiring minds would love to know!!(We hope so!) Her picture is no longer on the available for adoption pics on the rescue site. Hi Jenna! Did you decide to keep Shay? Inquiring minds would love to know!!(We hope so!) Her picture is no longer on the available for adoption pics on the rescue site.

]]> By: bibby http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-958 bibby Thu, 03 Jan 2008 04:08:18 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-958 Stop keeping us in suspense dang it!!!!! Did you make a decision? BTW Happy New Year :) Stop keeping us in suspense dang it!!!!!
Did you make a decision?
BTW Happy New Year :)

]]> By: Sara http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-957 Sara Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:43:28 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-957 So? What did you decide? So? What did you decide?

]]> By: Joe http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-956 Joe Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:12:21 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-956 As you know, my wife and I struggled with the decision to get another Shiba about 6 months ago. We finally let our emotions win the argument, and adopted Kodi (Blueberry) as a friend/sister for Tika. I can say that they are so happy having each other around, and it's been a great experience having Kodi grow attached to his new family. The two of them are excellent companions, and it enables us to not have to worry when we leave them home for the day. It is definitely harder with two of them (walks take some getting used to), and traveling is difficult. But all in all, having two is more than twice as good as having one. As you know, my wife and I struggled with the decision to get another Shiba about 6 months ago. We finally let our emotions win the argument, and adopted Kodi (Blueberry) as a friend/sister for Tika. I can say that they are so happy having each other around, and it’s been a great experience having Kodi grow attached to his new family. The two of them are excellent companions, and it enables us to not have to worry when we leave them home for the day. It is definitely harder with two of them (walks take some getting used to), and traveling is difficult. But all in all, having two is more than twice as good as having one.

]]> By: Lachlan http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-955 Lachlan Sat, 15 Dec 2007 19:08:26 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-955 "Your concerns re: the vet costs and travel with two dogs while not deal-breakers, are worth nothing. And yet both are a manageable- I find it hard to believe someone won’t watch them both, that there are ways to cope with traveling with each." Sheesh, I should never type before coffee- I meant "noting" not nothing, and "are manageable". Bad, Lachlan, BAD. “Your concerns re: the vet costs and travel with two dogs while not deal-breakers, are worth nothing. And yet both are a manageable- I find it hard to believe someone won’t watch them both, that there are ways to cope with traveling with each.”

Sheesh, I should never type before coffee- I meant “noting” not nothing, and “are manageable”. Bad, Lachlan, BAD.

]]> By: Lachlan http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-954 Lachlan Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:41:58 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-954 J, I say keep her. Here's my rationale. I understand your pros & cons and think they are ALL valid. One thing that I would point out: If, in your heart of hearts, you just cannot justify keeping her due to the expenses and adjustments required, she WILL ADAPT. I know it doesn't seem like it. But dogs are resilient. They are like kids, and they bounce back. Yes, it takes time. Yes, it's painful for the new owner and the dog. But I believe she would recover. Now. That said, from what I can see from my limited perspective, she is a VERY good match for you and for Snickers. You keep mentioning that he doesn't get as much one to one from you- does it appear that he's suffering? It certainly doesn't seem that way to me. Your concerns re: the vet costs and travel with two dogs while not deal-breakers, are worth nothing. And yet both are a manageable- I find it hard to believe someone won't watch them both, that there are ways to cope with traveling with each. Bottom line: Shay seems to fit with you in a way Seeky never quite did. She seems to make you happy, and we already know Snick is. Even though you could not foster anymore, your efforts with NYCSR are still extraordinarily effective- and there will be other fosters. J, I say keep her. Here’s my rationale.

I understand your pros & cons and think they are ALL valid. One thing that I would point out:

If, in your heart of hearts, you just cannot justify keeping her due to the expenses and adjustments required, she WILL ADAPT. I know it doesn’t seem like it. But dogs are resilient. They are like kids, and they bounce back. Yes, it takes time. Yes, it’s painful for the new owner and the dog. But I believe she would recover.

Now. That said, from what I can see from my limited perspective, she is a VERY good match for you and for Snickers. You keep mentioning that he doesn’t get as much one to one from you- does it appear that he’s suffering? It certainly doesn’t seem that way to me.

Your concerns re: the vet costs and travel with two dogs while not deal-breakers, are worth nothing. And yet both are a manageable- I find it hard to believe someone won’t watch them both, that there are ways to cope with traveling with each.

Bottom line: Shay seems to fit with you in a way Seeky never quite did. She seems to make you happy, and we already know Snick is. Even though you could not foster anymore, your efforts with NYCSR are still extraordinarily effective- and there will be other fosters.

]]> By: Sara http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-953 Sara Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:20:03 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-953 Adopt her. We were conflicted about adopting a second dog, but really, its not harder to travel and catch cabs, and you get used to it very quickly with a second dog. Plus, Snick clearly loves having friends to live with and in time, the extra attention you gave him when he was an only dog will not be missed because he will have Shay as his constant companion. Think of it as though you had accidentally had a sibling for T - she might be jealous at first but the bond they would form would be unbreakable. Adopt her. We were conflicted about adopting a second dog, but really, its not harder to travel and catch cabs, and you get used to it very quickly with a second dog. Plus, Snick clearly loves having friends to live with and in time, the extra attention you gave him when he was an only dog will not be missed because he will have Shay as his constant companion. Think of it as though you had accidentally had a sibling for T – she might be jealous at first but the bond they would form would be unbreakable.

]]> By: Janet http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-952 Janet Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:23:09 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-952 I think you should keep her...I think it's meant to be! I read all the comments and agree with them, Rae, especially. I think you should keep her…I think it’s meant to be! I read all the comments and agree with them, Rae, especially.

]]> By: bibby http://nycgadgetgirl.com/2007/12/shay_shay.html/comment-page-1#comment-951 bibby Sat, 15 Dec 2007 03:56:07 +0000 http://nycgadgetgirl.com/jg/2007/12/shay_shay.html#comment-951 You already know my opinion. I debated with everyone for 3 weeks as to whether we should take Bear into our home. The majority of the cons were around Lily's little schedule and walking. Lily,like Snicker's, loves having another Inu in the house and they really do love each other. Initially things were not so easy but once we got into a routine it was fine. I do think that every time a dog gets settled and rehomed again it is such a stress. Bear is 11 months old and had 4 homes in his small life and it will take a while to get him fully settled and understand this is forever. What if the next foster family for Shayna didnt work out and she ended up back at square 1 again? I think you would be a perfect forever pack member and if you get to live in a yurt, you wouldnt have to worry about stairs or landlords :) You already know my opinion. I debated with everyone for 3 weeks as to whether we should take Bear into our home. The majority of the cons were around Lily’s little schedule and walking. Lily,like Snicker’s, loves having another Inu in the house and they really do love each other. Initially things were not so easy but once we got into a routine it was fine. I do think that every time a dog gets settled and rehomed again it is such a stress. Bear is 11 months old and had 4 homes in his small life and it will take a while to get him fully settled and understand this is forever.
What if the next foster family for Shayna didnt work out and she ended up back at square 1 again? I think you would be a perfect forever pack member and if you get to live in a yurt, you wouldnt have to worry about stairs or landlords :)

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