We Are Getting Bella A Sister

This is Bella

@simone10 (54189)

Louisville, Kentucky

August 27, 2015 5:24am CST

Good morning all. If things work out today, we will be getting Bella a new sister. Back in March we had to have our little Cricket put to sleep. She was 15 years old and very sick. Ever since Cricket has been gone, you can tell Bella has missed her. She kind of wanders around the house as if looking for her and she has become very needy, much more than usual. My brother and I have talked about getting a new puppy for about a month now. We would go to a shelter and get a dog but Bella is not normally dog friendly although she does really well with a puppy. We were lucky that Bella got along so well with Cricket but then again, Cricket was a very laid back and submissive dog. Bella is no doubt an alpha dog. But a lot of that has to do with her being left outside with other big dogs when she was a puppy. The same owner was the one who abused her. This all happened before I got her. If things work out today, we will be getting another dachshund which will be a puppy. I just have to wait and call this morning to see if she is still available. I hope to be able to post pictures tomorrow.

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@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

27 Aug 15

That is great news Simone! The little dog will be happy with a new sister. Cant wait to see the pics if you do put them up. Good luck too, hope it goes thru alright today. Animals need companionship.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

Thanks! We had to put it off another day because my brother wasn't feeling good this afternoon. I hope the lady still has the puppy today.

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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)

• United States

28 Aug 15

I think that is great, I hope you post a picture soon, I don't want to miss seeing your new addition if you find a good match.

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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)

• United States

28 Aug 15

@simone10 Don't worry, if this one isn't available, maybe it wasn't the right one. There are way too many unwanted dogs, including puppies, I'm sure there is one out there for you.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

My brother was sick yesterday afternoon so we had to put it off until today. Keeping fingers crossed that the puppy is still available.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

@Carmelanirel2 That's the way I look at it too.

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@sacmom (14192)

• United States

27 Aug 15

Aw! It'd be wonderful if Bella could have a little sister! I hope everything works out! Good luck!

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

27 Aug 15

I went and got my 3 year old dog a 7 week old puppy and the puppy was with 8 other siblings and we think she feels our older dog is her mama. My older dog and her play and sleep near each other and eat together. My older dog has taught her a lot and they are so cute together. It was definitely the correct thing to do.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Aug 15

@sacmom Thanks! I'm sure all will go okay but I am a little worried. I will probably have to keep an eye on them at first so that Bella doesn't play to rough.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Aug 15

@Marcyaz How sweet! That is what I am hoping will happen with Bella.

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@much2say (53942)

• Los Angeles, California

27 Aug 15

That will be so nice for Bella! It'll be good for her to have a companion again. Keeping my fingers crossed that all will go well and we'll see the pics later on!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

I think it will be good for her too. She loves to play and we all know puppies do too.

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@allknowing (130233)

• India

27 Aug 15

Hope Bells will get her joy that she is now missing. All the best.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

I hope so too. She really needs someone to play with. I play with her but it's never enough for her.

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@LadyDuck (459722)

• Switzerland

27 Aug 15

Bella is so cute in this picture. I hope you can manage to make her accept the new puppy. I cannot wait to see the photos.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

27 Aug 15

She has usually been really good with puppies so we shall see. If we get the puppy today, I will definitely post pictures.

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@GardenGerty (157722)

• United States

1 Sep 15

It sounds like you are giving a lot of thought to the new puppy and how she or he will relate to Bella

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Sep 15

I really have. After getting Bella, I have found that I love dachshunds. They are so personable and very smart but also very stubborn.

@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Aug 15

Bella is such a cute dog and I hope you can find her a friend to play with. When I brought the puppy in the house my other dog and her immediately bonded. I am hoping it will be the same way at your house.

Do put some pictures up when you have the new puppy.

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@Marcyaz (35316)

• United States

28 Aug 15

@simone10 OH a chocolate I absolutely love that color. I used to have a chocolate lab who was so smart she was unbelievable. I know you will love your new puppy and so will Bella. We will be waiting to see those pictures.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Sep 15

@Marcyaz We have the new puppy now and her and Bella are having so much fun together.

@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

Thank you! She is chocolate brown which you don't see too often. I am also hoping that they get along right away. I will post pictures

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@dashboardc33 (314)

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27 Aug 15

Aww, what a sweet picture. I think she'll be happy to have another puppy in the house again. How fun for the other dog.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

Yes, Bella will have a good time. She does get along with puppies and loves to play.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

27 Aug 15

I can't wait to see pictures. My little Brie is out alpha dog and she can be quite a handfull when she gets her tiny little dander up!!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

Bella is that way too. I think most dachshunds are that way. Right now, I'm sure a puppy will be more submissive but as the puppy grows up, there may be some issues over who is the dominant one.

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@sofssu (23662)

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27 Aug 15

Oh wow.. how exciting..

I need a dog myself. After my sweet girl passed on I couldn't bring myself to get another pup.. but I guess i am getting emotionally ready now.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

It is hard to lose a pet. I think you would be surprised at how comforting a new dog will be and how much they can help you with your loss.

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@Butchcass4 (5895)

• United States

27 Aug 15

I am sorry you had to put your pet down. We had to have a cat of 17 years put down too and it is still hard we miss him his name was Star and he captivated our hearts. He brought us much laughter. I hope congrats is in order for your new puppy by now.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

I am so sorry for the loss of your cat. It's hard to have to make the decision to have a pet put down.

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@Tampa_girl7 (49167)

• United States

27 Aug 15

I hope that Bella will get along with the new furry baby.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

Thanks! I hope so too.

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@ashishram08 (74)

• Hyderabad, India

28 Aug 15

@simone10 It feels awful to lose a pet....i had a dog who passed away last month.....

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

28 Aug 15

I am so very sorry for your loss. It really is hard to lose a pet. We lost Cricket back in March and I still miss her every day.

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@ashishram08 (74)

• Hyderabad, India

28 Aug 15

@simone10 yeah...

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@GreatMartin (23675)

• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

30 Aug 15

Hurry for Bella--just what she needs--a puppy to drive her crazy!!!

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

2 Sep 15

Lol...Daisy does drive her a little crazy at times.