Oh, man guys. I know you're so right! Sadly, I called and told them that I couldn't take Chonco at this time. There were so many things just "lining up" for me to get him, but I look at Bella and the cats, and my job and my boys and I just couldn't do it. I know I would have loved him so much, but around here, I get paid at the beginning of every month (only once per month) and by the end of the month, I'm doing little odd jobs here and there (i.e. detailing cars, cleaning houses, packing reserve canopies) just so I can make it to the next pay check. I'm upsidedown in my car (like thousands of dollars) so it will be another 4 years before I'll be ahead enough to get another car. I though about doubling the amount of dog food costs, vet costs, etc. and I just don't think I'm ready to take on that extra expense. I really want to add another dog to our family, and doing it while Bella is young seems like the best way to go. I wish I was in a place where I could say that financially I can afford another dog, but if for some reason things got tighter than I expected I wouldn't be able to take care of my dogs and then I would have to make a choice to (I cringe even THINKING about it) rehome one. I'm thinking worse case scenario here, I know but it scares me to put myself in a position where I could potentially have to do that to an animal and/or my family. I appreciate everyone here so much for your feedback and your encouragement! I wish Chonco would have come around in another 6 months from now! (Sigh)
Anyway, Chonco's sister Sasha is going home with a co-worker of mine, so I'll be sure to post some pics of her. On that note, I'll try to post some new pics of Bella. She grows so fast, and I'm terrible at keeping up! Thanks guys!!!
Love,
Ang