ok, my mom is nuts! i save up ALL of my money, enough to take care of a puppy+. 3 ppl in my family wants 1 too. she knows i can take care of a puppy/dog. ive done it before. ive taken care of lots of puppys. some only a few weeks! she'll never even have to take care of it.she KNOWS im responsible. she says shes not scared. so she says. she wont even let me foster a pet! wats her deal. im begging her for a puppy.i know im saying things over and over again. but plz help me.
2007-03-04 09:10:09 · 6 answers · asked by zee h 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It teaches you responsibility and care.
2007-03-04 09:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by Yazan Abdul-Kader 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try to understand why your mother feels the way that she does about having a dog. Here's a couple of possible reasons why you mother doesn't want a pup/dog in her house
-They can be expensive. Dog food, vet bills, boarding while you're away (it was going to cost over $250 to board my dog for a week while I was away on a cruise). The bigger the dog, the bigger the bill.
-Most dogs shed. It's a cleaning nightmere for the neat freak.
-Raising a puppy is a job that is best done by someone who is home 24/7 and who can devote that time at home mostly with the puppy. If you're at school for 7 hours a day, who's going to let the puppy out numerous times to potty train him? Plus, puppies can be very destructive when not supervised ALL the time...that's hard for even the best of dog owners to achieve!
-You have to have a good understanding about training and socializing. Those who don't know anything about training and socialization, and those who don't consult with a dog trainer will surely have a messed up dog for life.
There's a lot that needs to go into raising a puppy! It sounds like your mother either A) knows this or B) doesn't choose to have her home possibly destroyed.
List your reasons for having a dog, and how you plan to make up for all the negatives that I presented to you. Have a serious talk with your mom to find out exactly why she feels this way and explain to her your list/reasons. Keep the discussion civil. Good luck!!! I think all kids should grow up with a dog!
2007-03-04 17:23:11 · answer #2 · answered by Sylves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When my niece Sophie really REALLy wanted a puppy, she told her mom (my sister) all the great things she would learn by taking care of a dog--responsability, pride, good values,...etc. Puppies also stimulate kids, they become happier and less stressed. Soph also told my sister that--if she got her a puppy--Sophie would do better on her exams, get more friends, etc. because she had a dog. Try convincing your mom. :) Good luck!
2007-03-04 17:16:32 · answer #3 · answered by Maelys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's not much that you can really say. If she doesn't want one, she doesn't and it's her house. You may just have to wait until you're on your own. We had kids when I was growing up but when my parents got divorced, my mom didn't want dogs in the house. I had to wait until my husband and I were married to get one. Whoever owns the house makes the rules.
2007-03-04 17:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Trouble's Mama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats the question again? i got lost somewhere between want and puppy.
2007-03-04 17:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by dark_angel_360 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well say that you are too lonley and that you need a friend!
2007-03-04 17:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Racheleragonlvr 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋