Someone please talk me out of this

[MetalGator]

I currently have 3 dogs (2 Papillons and 1 Jack Russel). I love my dogs dearly and we take them with us (most of the time) when we travel with our travel trailer. There are a few places we like to go that only allow 2 dogs which is kind of a bummer. Usually, we have my niece stay at the house and dog sit 1 or more of the dogs when we run into this limitation.

My wife went out shopping this week and stopped by a local Pet Smart. There was a small rescue Chihuahua that my wife fell in love with. As much as I love dogs, I was hoping we could eventually get back to having 2 dogs so we wouldn't run into the 2 dog limitations. The wife's argument is we already have 3 (which is a limitation) so having 4 isn't any worse. The little guy is really cute but I need another dog like I need a hole in the head! Decisions.....

[dspencer]

Congratulations!! You won't regret it.

[pa_traveler]

Good to hear.

[Dave_in_TN]

Congratulations!

[MetalGator]

A representative of the rescue organization came over to meet us last night. She thinks we would be good parents for Pinto and we should have him in a couple of days. Looks like I will be a "Dad" again. I will post some pictures once we get him.

[colliehauler]

I have traveled with as many as 4 full size Collies and have not been turned away. I'm down to 3 now.

[juliev]

We have 4, no problem! Had 5 but lost one this past fall. We've traveled with them all, never ever had a park turn us down because of the dogs. All are small (under 20 lbs)

[Code2High]

This is defihitely NOT the place for this kind of a request. Unless what you really wanted was to get the dog... in which case, you will find plenty of encouragement.

[colliehauler]

You went to the wrong place for someone to talk you out of this.

[magnusfide]

Cats and dogs are like potato chips: you can't have just one. And once you're up to three the food is cheaper in bulk anyway. Fetch MG: fetch Pinto for herself and you both will be happy.

[MetalGator]

The wife just called. A representative from the rescue organization is coming to the house today at 5:10 to interview us. My wife doesn't ask for much so if she wants the dog, she gets it. She just informed me at lunch that she has already bought a bed for the dog. There were several applicants for the dog so I hope she doesn't get too upset if we don't get him. If we do get the dog, it will get spoiled rotten. Hopefully my Jack Russell won't be to upset. She was NOT happy with us when we got the two Papillons! She loves them now but she was used to being the center of the world. Once she saw we had enough love to go around, she was OK.

[keepmotoring]

You are right, if it is meant to be Pinto will be yours. What a cutie pie!! We had 5 at one point and had gotten down to 2 when we rescued one in Nov. She has blended well with the other 2 and has been such a pleasure. Yes, I'm having to pay more for dog food, vet visits and just today spent $147.60 for grooming but wouldn't change a thing. Yes, we must consider what campgrounds we stay at now that we have 3, but the pleasure we have with 3 out weighs the negatives.

Hope Pinto is yours - please update!!

[MetalGator]

rockhillmanor wrote:
I started RV'ing with 3 dogs. At 3 that is just one over the limit and many if not all CG owners let me slide on the 2 dog limit.

You've had better luck than I have. I have only had one place make an exception to the 2 dog rule (when I had 3 dogs). The only reason was it was off season/slow time in the Florida park. Luckily my wife and I enjoy staying in state parks (if there is one close to where we are going) and the Florida state parks don't have a limit.

[rockhillmanor]

I started RV'ing with 3 dogs. At 3 that is just one over the limit and many if not all CG owners let me slide on the 2 dog limit.

I've got to tell you though I have 4 now and 4 doesn't fly with CG owners because that is not just one over that is 'double' the CG rules.

If you like RV'ing I would pass on adopting another one.

I too have multiple dogs but IMHO letting that little one be adopted by someone else where he will be the only pet is really a far better deal for him.

He's in a safe rescue organization they won't let anything happen to him. So my vote is to pass on this little one. :W

[kokosfriend]

I travel w 4 - 2 labs, 1 pointer/lab and an English cocker spaniel. I can't discourage you

Barn and the 4 chocolates

[Kidsgone]

Sounds like he has your heart, hope he gets your home!
Enjoy when you get him…he's adorable.
BTW, we travel with two Labs and last summer we travelled three months and only times we were asked if we had pets and how many were at military bases.