my mom wont let me have a dog because she thinks she has to waste a lot of money on it?

Answer 1

Not that it is a waste of money but taking care of a dog can be expensive between the food and the vet bills. If she can't really afford it you may need to wait till your old enough to pay for it yourself.

Answer 2

If your mom thinks that, then don't push it. It is not worth bringing another life into the home only to have one of it's caretakers not really wanting it there, especially if your mom is the one who will be paying for most of it.
Dogs can cost a LOT of money. What happens if he gets sick, and you have to pay a 200 vet bill? When he's little, he'll probably chew things up. Can you afford to replace those items? When you go out of town, can you afford the hundreds of dollars in boarding costs?
Owning a dog should not be taken lightly. Just because you want one now and think they're cute does -not- mean you should get one. Thousands of dogs end up at pounds and shelters across the country because of stuff like this. And, a dog can live up to anywhere from 12-16 years. Will you even be living at home that long? What happens if you're not, and you go off to college? Your mom, who didn't even want the dog in the first place, is going to be the one left to take care of it. And if she thinks it's a waste of money, then what?

Answer 3

I don't know how old you are, but maybe you could get a job if it means that much to you and save a whole bungle of money then talk to your mom about adopting a dog who's already spayed. The more you plan and try to get things worked out on your own first, the more impressed your mother will be that you are taking responsibility to get what you want. I'm not saying that she'll say yes, but she may listen a little closer to your arguments and suggestions pro dog and then you should also listen to her arguments and suggestions con dog. It sure is better than fussing , screming and whining. When I was a kid, my parents always had us draw up "proposals" for anything that we wanted that wasn't nessicary. Try that. It gives them something to think about, and may make her see you in a diffrent light. Good Luck

Answer 4

Well, anyone that views having a dog as a waste of money, should not have one. They are expensive at times, and if your mom is not committed to it, it would be a mistake to have one. You would only be posting here later saying the dog is sick and your mom will not spend money on the vet.

Answer 5

It might be considered a waste for her if the only reason of getting a puppy is because of you. There's a saying, and my mom would repeat it everytime we were at Petsmart: "Having a dog is just as expensive as having a kid". But it's just the fact that the first time you get the puppy, you new to blow a couple hundred (in my case, we did), for the basic neccessities. But after that, just regular vet check ups, dog food- that's about it. After the first few months of endless appointments for puppy shots and such- it's just adding a couple bucks to the grocery bills? Thankfully, I have a healthy dog.

Answer 6

Your mom is right. Do you have a job? If not, she will be spending a lot of money on it. Dogs take a lot of time, attention, energy, and money. Training, vet bills, toys, food, dishes, leashes, collars, all add up. Even free dogs cost money...they cost you more money than dogs from the shelter. Your mom knows this and I am happy to hear that she's not letting you get a dog that your family may not be able to afford. Dogs have illnesses and injuries that come up suddenly and can be very expensive to treat. Unless your family has plenty of money saved up to pay for the unexpected, it's probably best she doesn't let you get a dog. This is just one of many articles that talks about the cost of owning a dog...I probably spend more than what they list every year on my dog...and he's not spoiled. http://www.my-dog.info/getting-a-dog/pet-ownership-cost.asp
And another http://www.petplace.com/dogs/lifetime-costs-of-dog-ownership/page1.aspx

Answer 7

She wastes money anyway..so why not get a dog. Your Mother buys stuff she really doesn't need. If she think about the comment I have just made...she will agree. SO go buy the dog.

Answer 8

Dogs require a financial commitment. Is it a waste? I don't agree that it's a waste.

In addition to the basics of getting started -- vaccinations, licensing, leash, collar, dishes, toys, other fun things -- there's also regular care -- food, grooming costs, staying current on vaccinations, heart worm prevention, flea and tick prevention, and care for any medical problems they may encounter.

Depending on the breed, you can expect to put out upwards of $40 just on food and the basics. A basic exam at a vet can cost upwards of $35.

It costs money to take care of a dog.

Answer 9

You're mom is right in that dogs (even "free" ones) are expensive. (But we don't consider the money spent on them to be a "waste".)

Dogs need to be checked by their veterinarians, spayed/neutered, vaccinated, fed, trained, groomed, etc. And require accouterments like bowls, leashes, collars, tags, toys, flea treatments, general medications (as for heartworm), etc....

Generally, it's been estimated that it costs about $1000 per year to care for a healthy dog. If the dog gets sick or is injured, that dollar amount can skyrocket.

If you're not willing or unable to pay the fees associated with a dog, you shouldn't get one.

Answer 10

Dogs can be expensive. You want to get a breed that dosent have any usuall diseases, or deforming risks. Ex: some dogs are prone to eye diseases, deformed hips, and bloating. Some are prone to bacteria infections. Theyt must visit the vet, and get there shots. Puppies can also ruin some things in the house when they are still being trained.