Comments on: Dogs?

By: equifaith

equifaith — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:28:27 +0000

Have you asked them why? Its more than just responsibility. Owning a dog is not only a lot of work. Its expensive. You not only have to excersize and train it you have to pay for regular shots and worming and vet visits. Our dog cut her paw on something and the vet visit was over $200 (Included antibiotics and cone collar) They need shots and if you travel a lot most motels & hotels do not allow them. I had to get an electronic bark collar for my dog becasue neighbors complained about her barking and authorities threatened to take her. I could not train her not to bark overnight. If you ever need to leave your dog in a kennel they have to have a vaccine for kennel cough as well as rabies. Its a financial responsibility too. See if that is the reason why. Have them explain to you their reasons and listen to them. Maybe then they will listen to you too. (and even short haired dogs shed- are willing to help vaccuum more often, give the dog regular baths, brush its teeth (very important) pay for flea medicines such as and heartworm prevention? its not cheap! One more thing, will you forgive it if it chews up you favorite shoes (which every dog I’ve had has done. The 1st one chewed up a lot of my sons toys. You must be a patient & forgiving person AND be able to afford the FINANCIAL responsability as well as the time and work that go inot owning a dog. equifaith

By: kim s

kim s — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 07:22:35 +0000

I agree with BobSaget kim s

By: Eric the Great USA

Eric the Great *USA* — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:15:45 +0000

Everyone here is telling you how you shouldn’t get a dog, but when your young its part of your childhood. Its is a lot of work but worth it.
get the movie Garfield. It has that dancing dog that someone steals after Garfield locks him out of the house he gets lost.
If you don’t have any other small children get a Yorkie if you can find one. they have hair not fur. Eric the Great *USA*

By: Marki

Marki — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:01:52 +0000

Hii..oh…maybe u have to talk more abt getting a dog with them. specially when they are in a happy mood he he. if u really want a doggy u have ot keep trying dont give up. They wil change their minds. Maybe they are waiting to surprise u one fine day who knows. but just tell them u really love animals and u wld realy like to have a doggy and u will take care of it really well. just say plssssss…..also a pet can bring so much joy into a home and family…when we get sad at times…they make us happy! u can ask them to choose the pet they like…:)

anways hope ur wish coes true…keep trying. u can help a innocent animal with a kind home. Marki

By: Tomahawk

Tomahawk — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 18:10:01 +0000

Ask them for one for your birthday. Tomahawk

By: Shanna

Shanna — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:20:50 +0000

Let me just tell you how many dogs we get into rescue because a kid wanted one and the parents didn’t so when the kid gets bored with the dog the poor dog gets sent to the shelter.
If your parents aren’t on board with you about getting a dog there is likely a good reason and I don’t recommend pushing them into getting one. Just wait until you are old enough to have your own place and responsible enough to handle it yourself. You don’t want to be responsible for another dog being sent BACK to the shelter because it’s too much work for the whole family. Shanna

By: Nancy M

Nancy M — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:18:15 +0000

Please don’t be irresponsible enough to badger your parents about getting you a dog. It is their responsibility if you get a dog and they know that most likely. They will be responsible for the health and wellbeing of the dog - the financial obligations can be very high. If the dog were to get sick or hurt, they have to pay for it and it can cost hundreds - I recently had surgery on my girl and it was over nine hundred dollars and it isn’t over yet. You cannot pay for that and it is likely they don’t feel they want to and they are being responsible by denying your requests. Children often want what they want now and are not cognizent of the consequences. A dog will live, hopefully, to be 15 or so years old — you will likely be up and having fun with your buddies or off to college or whatever long before the dog dies so it will be your parents that will be left with the responsibility of your impulsive desire. IF you are truely a responsible child, you will see that to coerce them into getting a dog just because you have this desire right now is wrong and that you need to responsibly wait until you are an adult, in your own home and stable financially to obtain and care for another life. Nancy M

By: ireallydoknowitall

ireallydoknowitall — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:24:38 +0000

Beg so much that they’ll just say yes. Tell them that dogs are good for companionship, protection and they force you to get exercise by walking them. Tell them you will become even more responsible because you will have to daily feed, water, clean up after and walk the dog. Tell them it will teach you valuable lessons. Good luck. ireallydoknowitall

By: Jimmy D

Jimmy D — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:09:50 +0000

help out at a nearby cat and dog shelter etc. to prove your willing to look after your pet most the time. Save up your money to cover for a couple of months Jimmy D

By: Courtney M

Courtney M — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 02:21:14 +0000

tell them u will pay for every thing except for the dog tell them u will pay for vet bills, food, grooming, and other necesities
…….even if ur not going to it will make them think ur responsible, then after u get the dog tell them u need things and that u will pay them back even if ur not going to jst keep doing things like that and eventually they will give up on u paying them back and jst handle buying the puppy things

GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HUNTING!!!!! Courtney M