i would like to find one that i could get for free or for little amount of money because i want one for my mom she has had a very hard couple of years she ended up having a stroke and found out she had diabetes and almost died because of a blocked blood vessel in her brain and she works 3 jobs now and takes care of my older sister who is handicapped and this is something that would make here really happy cause she had one along time ago for about 15 years and he past away and she hasnt found one that she could afford to get so i would really love to find one for her. thanks
2006-12-27 07:25:48 · 9 answers · asked by victoriagarver 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Wow, your mom sounds like she already has a lot on her hands! Are you sure she has time for a dog? Also remember that the initial cost is minor compared to lifetime expenses of keeping a dog ... besides regular "maintenance" things like food, grooming, and routine vet visits, there are unexpected expenses that come up too.
If she's really up for it, check the pomeranian rescue sites.
2006-12-27 07:32:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi Victoria,
While I think that it's wonderful and sweet that you want to get your mom a dog, I have to honestly say that I don't think it's a good idea. If your mom is working 3 jobs and providing care for your handicapped sister, when will she have time to spend with the dog? If she can't afford the dog, what will she do when it has a $1000 vet bill? Will she be able to take time away to care for it if it gets sick? When my toy breed broke her leg, it was 2 weeks straight of nothing but care for her. I didn't leave the house for anything other than follow up vet appointments, and couldn't leave for longer than an hour or two because of medicine administration and having to watch her to ensure she was safe. Can your mom afford that? Pomeranians are prone to very specific and very expensive problems. I'd hate to see the dog end up in a shelter if your mom couldn't afford vet care.
http://www.akc.org/public_education/responsible_dog_owner.cfm
Instead, perhaps you can spend more time with your mom to increase her happiness level? Or find her some sort of hobby to give her some time away?
Good luck to you both.
2006-12-27 07:41:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dogs that are given away for free usually have a reason for being given away (temper, house soiling issues, poor health) so your mom may not be better off getting a free dog. Also, look at your reasons,... she is working 3 jobs with poor health herself, while looking after a child with special concerns. There is a physical, emotional and financial drain on your mom if you just drop a dog into her life. This may be a bad choice for your mom and the dog both. Most rescue societies have dogs to give away for no/low cost, but they want the dog to go to a home that can afford to take care (good quality food, vaccinations, medications) and have the time to treat them well. Does your mom have these resources? She sounds pretty stretched already, and a new dog might be more of a disturbance than a help. Just take those points into mind before you get her one.
2006-12-27 07:32:01 · answer #3 · answered by Wildbane 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your poor mom. Sounds like the last thing she needs is another responsibility!
And anyone who works 3 jobs has no time for a dog. That is very unfair to the little critter. How would your mom afford a costly vet bill in case of a doggy accident or sickness?
Maybe instead of buying her a dog, you can buy her something useful like a housekeeper for the day or a trip the a day spa.
2006-12-27 07:40:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ann 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
first off i would suggest that you google pomeranian resues,,, then if no luck then i would look at www.craigslist.org some people post thier dogs on there and they dont charge much its mainly just an adoption fee,,, also i would look at www.petfinders.com and put your zip code in and look there and see if their is any pomeranians their that are in shelters,,, i hope this has helped and good luck on finding your new little pom they are so cute and your mom really deserves something nice like a dog after what she has went through... Happy New Year
2006-12-27 07:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by hunter 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your mother has enough on her hands without dealing with a dog, especially a puppy (a puppy is like having a toddler running around).
And if you/she can't afford to buy a dog, how are you/she going to afford to look after it?
Bad idea all around......
2006-12-27 07:36:50 · answer #6 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check with the American Kennel Club rescue groups. They have breed specific rescue groups for every breed imaginable. You can adopt one of them for a nominal fee.
2006-12-27 07:31:46 · answer #7 · answered by jaws1013 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
petfinder.com or the humane society. But if you don't have much money to spend on it can you take care of it properly?
2006-12-27 07:35:24 · answer #8 · answered by jungles_fury 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check your local animal control first to see if there is one there waiting for a good home. Then check petfinder.com.
2006-12-27 07:28:34 · answer #9 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋