You guys, I need willpower.....

Submitted by Veronica on November 22, 2011 - 4:13pm

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There's a rescue that I follow on Facebook, and today they posted a picture of a bulldog/boxer mix who needs a foster. And he's so beautiful! And I keep needing to remind myself of all the (very practical) reasons why we can't be a two-dog home right now. But I just keep looking at his picture, and my brain keeps trying to find a way to make it work, even just to foster him until he has a forever home.

I'm such a sucker for these guys.....

Anyway. Figured you guys could relate.

Here's a smooshy-face picture of Beatrix, just so this post isn't all me kvetching. ;)

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Submitted by Céline and Ange... on November 22, 2011 - 4:18pm.

Lol! I'm a sucker too - which is why I NEVER go on rescue sites. Total torture for me.

Sorry..

Submitted by Holly-n-Charles on November 22, 2011 - 4:37pm.

Afraid I won't be of much help either....that's how I ended up with 4 :)

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Submitted by judy wilson on November 22, 2011 - 4:56pm.

mine are special needs that would not have been able to find a home or it would of taken months or years to get one...maybe a foster woould help decde you...fosters are always needed...and its alot of fun

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Submitted by RARett on November 22, 2011 - 5:00pm.

Yes, its a rescue, however, you truely need to look at your own home before bringing another (unknown) animal or person into your home -

How will the rest of the family be with this addition? What is the financial burden? What is the emotional burden (sorry for lack of better words there)

Stresses? What additional work with their be? Part boxer, they will probably be more active than a bully. Are you ready for all of that? if there is even ANY doubt, then I think you know the answer already

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Submitted by Veronica on November 22, 2011 - 5:03pm.

Oh, I know the answer, from a practical perspective. Not only can we not really afford a second dog, but we're away from home 12 hours a day. Beatrix comes to work with us, which is AWESOME -- but there's no way I could get away with bringing two dogs on the commuter train and into the office all day!

Which is why I haven't sent them an e-mail. I just hope somebody else falls in love with his gorgeous face, too, and gives him a good home.

Someday I'll be in a good position to foster and/or rescue. Just not now.

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Submitted by AmyandSophia on November 22, 2011 - 5:59pm.

You knew we were all enablers here!!!

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Submitted by Deborah and the... on November 22, 2011 - 7:47pm.

its allot more work...the gang is my full time job.....if you can balance all that you do and add another great but if its more on your plate I would wait~~~

have a great Thanksgiving

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Submitted by karonelaine on November 23, 2011 - 11:51am.

we never really plan on having human kids. Once they are here we can't ever see how we could of live without them. dogs are the same. once behind your door he will be there to stay and things always work out. if you wait intill the time is right then it you will never get another there will always be something to say no. oncw you do it you will be fine and wonder why you waited so long.

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