We had to put our precious, perfect fur baby down about 2 months ago. I really really miss her a lot & just feel sad in general about not having a sweet little fuzzy to love. I think DH would let me get a new dog but here's the thing; come April we will have 2 under 2 so I feel like a puppy would not only add to an already heavy work load but puppies are unintentionally rough & I don't want it accidentally hurting my babies. But with a toddler I'm wary of adopting a dog. My LO is so so sweet, loving & gentle with animals (another reason I want another dog, I want cultivate her love of animals) but she is still a toddler & I don't want to put the new dog in any situation that would make it uncomfortable or unhappy.

What would you do? Should we get a new dog or wait until the kids are older? If we got one now do you think we could have the puppy trained by April or should we adopt? I just can't decide but I just want so much to love & care for another dog!