adopting a family member
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Adopting a Crate Trained Dog...
Asked by S.S. from Orlando
on October 6, 2009
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I am in the process of adopting an adult terrier mix that is fully house trained (yay!) and crate trained. I never successfully crate trained my old dog since he got v...
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- I am an advocate of crate training. I had a crate-trained dog for several years (had to give him to a friend because we moved). I loved it. We would put him in his ...
- hi S. congrats on the new dog...we adopted a crate trained dog several yrs ago to keep our other dog company while we were away. (our dog was not crate trained) my hu...
- We crate trained our dog as a puppy. That was basically for the purpose of him learning not to make in the house. We would open the door (gate) and let him out first ...
How Do We Adopt a Family Member's Baby?
Asked by S.O. from Wausau
on January 6, 2009
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My cousin recently told us she was expecting, but thinking about giving the baby up for adoption. She asked us if we would adopt her baby. I said of course. What is th...
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- You can contact a lawyer to help you through the process and, more importantly, to make sure that your rights are protected. My understanding of the adoption process ...
- Make sure she gets counseling before any decisions are made to make sure this will be the best decision for her. Having to watch you raise her baby may be harder than ...
- I'm an adoptive mom of two babies and an attorney. :-)You can do it without an agency but you do need to get an attorney for yourself and one for your potential birth...
Having a Large Family
Asked by J.C. from Providence
on October 25, 2007
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My husband and I have 3 girls ages 10, 6, and 1. We just found out we are expecting our 4th child and are so excited because we wanted a large family. Unfortunately,...
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- Don't worry about what other people think. I think that it is great that you have the ability and want to have a large family. When they tell you that you are crazy-we...
- J., Congratulations and good luck with your newest pregnancy! I am a 'transplant' to Massachusetts and on the opposite spectrum from you in that I have my one s...
- J., I think it is awesome that you want a big family. I would like one too but I just don't want to actually birth the children and deal with the newborn stage. I t...
Advice About a Dog for the Family
Asked by N.K. from Austin
on March 19, 2009
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We just recently had to give away our 5 year old boston terrier because of her aggressive behavior toward people, animals and our 16 month old daughter. We are conside...
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- We rescued a beagle from www.houstonbeaglerescue.org just before Christmas. It has been a WONDERFUL experience. We got a dog that was potty trained (one of my requir...
- I would definately recommend another dog! But then again I can't remember a time in my life when I didn't have one. Research breeds. I agree that labs, shephards an...
- Of course there are exceptions to every rule, but generally speaking, small dogs+ small children= trouble. These dogs often feel threatened but the child's size and la...
Puppy Seeking Advice for Family with 3 Kids
Asked by K.N. from Clarksville
on April 19, 2008
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I am doing extensive research on finding the right breed of dog for our family. We are looking for a puppy that when full grown will not exceed 40 lbs. I am not sure ...
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- Hi K., we did alot of research too. I didn't want a big dog, we've had them before and now we are in an apartment. we finally narrowed it down to Bichon and King Ch...
- Hi K., You might consider a rat terrier. We have a 6 yr. old female rat/feist mix and she's great with our kids (jumps over or walks around the baby like she's not...
- Personally I think that beagles are the best dogs in the world. They do need a place to run - fenced, if there is a road nearby. But they have the best nature and lo...
Family Dogs--breeds, Age, Gender
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on June 9, 2010
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I've gotten a lot of useful information from this website, so I look forward to starting my research here for our next family pet. We recently lost a 17 1/2 year-old ...
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- If you don't want shedding, you do NOT want a Lab. They have a double coat, and so shed like c-razy. With hardwood, I dust mop once a day except the spring. And in the...
- We have a Beagle and we just adore her. She is a great family dog, loves to protect our daughter and to my surprise, doesn't shed much at all. I would recommend a beag...
- Labs are awesome with kids, very protective and loving, but I have to echo the comments below, they shed like nobody's business.
What Breed Makes a Good Family Dog?
Asked by T.O. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2011
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Our oldest daughter has wanted a dog since she was able to talk. For a long time we told her that we would get one when she was 9 or 10. We wanted our youngest to be...
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- My family has always loved Boxers. My brother and parents currently each have one and we had a couple growing up. I have a Boxer Mix that we rescued as a puppy from ...
- Lab, Golden Retriever, Puggles, German Shepard, Greyhound, Weimaraner, Boxers (but they can be VERY hyper)... I volunteer at rescues, so I'm pretty good with recommend...
- I love my mutt. How about letting her pick one out at the local shelter? Tons of sweet, beautiful dogs need good homes. I have had both mutts and AKC registered pureb...
Adopting a Boy - What to Register for an (18 Month Old) Baby Shower
Asked by W.M. from Dallas
on June 24, 2010
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My husband will have the son we've been praying for in two months. Some friends from our church are wanting to throw us a shower - can you give me an idea of the "must...
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- Just wanted to say congrats to you and how wonderful of you and your husband to be doing this! Your love and parenting will change this childs life! All the mommies h...
- When in doubt, gift cards are nice to get those added extras. He's prolly not potty trained yet or may be so pull ups or diapers are needed. EVERY baby needs bath ...
- ~A cozy coupe! (ALL kids LOVE them! Our 3 and 5 year old STILL play with theirs and they started as young as 7 months!) ~Booster Chair ~Potty Chair ~Sippy C...
Smoothing Family Conflict
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on January 1, 2010
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Ive recently moved to a different state and until we get completely situated we are staying with my husband's aunt. My husbands aunt has tried to have children many t...
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- D., Just how long do you actually plan to live on her generosity of staying in her home?? You knew her personality before you moved in there. Is she doing any of the c...
- I really feel for you! Tough situation. I bet you'll get some helpful tips. I remember my ex and I thought we knew it better until we had children of our own. I wa...
- Do you have a plan for when you'll be able to move out? 2 months, 6 months a year? Can you rent an apt or a house any time soon? As long as you are sharing quarters...
Thinking About Adoption, but I Need Some Help!
Asked by R.K. from Minneapolis
on October 12, 2008
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Hello! I am thinking about adopting a baby/toddler, but I really don't know anything about the process or what I should do. Ideally, I am interested in adopting a litt...
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- I would encourage you to research different adoption agencies. You can find a listing of the licensed child placing agencies on htt://meadowlark.creighton.edu/naaa. ...
- Hi there, I was a foster parent to 2 little Native girls with intention to adopt but their mother ended up getting better and was able to take them back. From m...
- As an adoptee, I think its wonderful that you are wanting to provide a home for a child. There are so many children out there who need homes. However, as a Nativ...
