My dog died three months ago and i was really close to her and i miss her terribly. Everyone says that getting another dog will help me get through her death. The problem is my parents say that we arent ready to get another dog yet. My dad says that we might be able to get one in the summer since we'll be home and we wont have to leave the puppy home alone while were at school and work. But everytime we talk about what kind of dog we want my mom gets mad and says that we cant get another dog. How can i convince her that getting another dog is a good idea?
2006-09-04 07:24:33 · 8 answers · asked by hanna f 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your parents probably miss the dog as much as you do. I think three months is enough time to wait before getting another dog but your parents have made a valid point in that all the work of the new dog will fall on them with you in school. This may be too much on your mom right now. A new dog needs to be a family decision. Give your mom some space and discuss getting a new dog with her again in about a month or two. Don't even mention getting another dog for the next 4-8 weeks. Then maybe make a list as to the benefits of having a dog. Do something really nice for your mom and hand her the list along with a giant hug. Then see what happens.
2006-09-04 07:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Sister Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously your mom is not over the death of the first dog. You cannot "replace" a dog. Your will always have a dog-sized hole in your heart from the first dog. That does not, however mean you cannot get another dog. Your heart has infinite capacity for loving.
Who took care of the dog? Was it your mom? Perhaps she is not ready to take care of another dog. When my Nellie was a puppy we did not crate her but we kept her in the kitchen. So every morning I had to get up 20 minutes before everyone else so I could wash the kitchen floor with bleach.
Getting a dog in the summer when people are home is an excellent idea. We got a kitten this summer for the same reason. And she's so sweet!
2006-09-04 07:28:59 · answer #2 · answered by WendyD1999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well one way to convince your parents is to tell them that you will do most of the responsibility (such as picking up after it, and cleaning up the deification in the yard) take it for walks after you get home from school. Also try to offer that you will pay for part of the vet bills, and pay for the dog food. Also offer that you will play with the dog when you have the chance.
2006-09-04 07:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should wait, when my dog died we had gotten a puppy a few months prior to her death if we hadn't we probably still wouldn't have a dog
2006-09-04 07:26:02 · answer #4 · answered by Jonathan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just give your mum time. my dog died this year, june 14th, and my mum swore we would never get another one. we have had two puppies for 4 weeks now.
2006-09-04 07:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by kat 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when my dog died my mom got me another one on my birthday last month.that you loved that dog and you would do anything for another one.it may take some time but don't worry.just keep it up.good luck.
2006-09-04 07:34:36 · answer #6 · answered by joeworldking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My parents don't want another dog!
2006-09-04 07:29:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, maybe she's right maybe she's not..maybe she's not ready for another dog, maybe she misses her. just tell her : i really want another dog, i miss her and i feel that if i get a puppy i will be closer to her. please, please, please let me feel better.
2006-09-04 07:28:22 · answer #8 · answered by disco ball 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋