"You don't give children back because they have problems. You figure it out, and find a solution that works."

Raising a puppy is challenging. I won't lie. There were times when I wanted to quit..."what did I get myself into?" Before you take a puppy home, please read the below link. It is a story about a friend (Karen) and her puppy. It is heartwarming but it should give you a hint about what you might possibly face.

http://lifewithsugar.blogspot.com/2008/11/anxious-separation.html

ps. The title of the entry was a wise saying by Karen's friend. I often repeat that to myself when dealing with these puppies!