I want to get a dog, I even found the perfect one at the shelter today. She is 11 months old and barely makes it to the middle of my calf. She is a beagle/something mix and just adorable. Now my question is how can I convince my husband to let me get her? We have a large home and a large yard. Not much traffic either and I do have the time and money to care for her. He said that I can't get anything that isn't any bigger than his ankle or a pug, but this little girl is just so cute and she needs me (she is in the pound right now). She has never known a real home. How can I get him to agree to let me have her?
2007-03-16 11:11:04 · 15 answers · asked by clytisciasha 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
At the pound she was sweet as can be. She didn't jump, cower, bark, whine nothing. She just stood at the gate wagging her tail.
2007-03-16 11:20:23 · update #1
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=8051923 That is a picture and description of her
2007-03-16 11:24:03 · update #2
I'm not asking him to let me get her. I'm trying to convince him it's a good idea for me to get her. This is because he doesn't like any type of animal.
2007-03-16 11:50:05 · update #3
I'm getting her on the 20th if they haven't adopted her out by then. Thank you all for your answers. Most of them were extremely helpful.
2007-03-16 15:44:53 · update #4
1 hunny by going this rout we are saveing a life and preventing an innocent creature from possibley being put to sleep
2 most dogs that are adopted from shelters end up training easyer and becomeing more loyal members of the family because they have already felt the hardships of life. After all they are not stupid they know a good thing when they find it.
3 think of the money we will save. Dogs from shelters are already vet checked. have all there shots, and are spayed or neutered.... and more often then not they only cost around 200 dollars where as a new puppy to get all the shot... litter train... deworming.....neuter or spay.... and the cost of the puppy it'self is often well over 500 dollars after everything is said and done.
4 besides she can help to keep me safe when I go out for walks... ain't I worth keeping safe?
2007-03-16 11:25:18 · answer #1 · answered by suki.kami 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was in a similar situation just a few weeks ago. I fell in love with a pit bull (mix?) at the Humane Society, but my boyfriend didn't want a pit bull right now. Well, I knew that this girl, also 11 months old, was perfect for us. She was calm, sweet, good with dogs, cats, kids. So I took him to meet her, and he also fell in love, but was still hesitant to adopt her. Well, when we left the shelter without her, I started to cry, and I never cry. It was just frustrating because we have been looking for a dog for at least a year, and I couldn't get the ONE that I really wanted. Well, later that night when I got home from work, I walked in to my pit bull greeting me at the door. We have had her for almost a month now, and she is absolutely perfect for us, and my boyfriend Loves her!
I'm not saying that if you cry you will get your own way, but try as best you can to let him know how you feel about the dog. Plus, a beagle mix is NOT a big dog. Good Luck, I hope you get your dog!!!
2007-03-16 18:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Stark 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Being cute doesn't make the dog perfect for you. At the shelter if she barks, jumps, whines, growls, or cowers in corner when you approach...she will be a handful at home and should probably be passed up. If you and your husband set out guidelines I wouldn't give you advice to go behind his back or to "convince" him otherwise. He should know up front that you are interested, and you should know what you're getting into. Doesn't sound like he's all that interested in a dog at all. Take him with you, I bet he picks one out, hopefully it's the same one.
2007-03-16 18:18:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
if it were me, i would just bring her home... well, if the shelter will let you without speaking with him... then, when he comes home and see you happily playing in your yard with ur very cute puppy who didn't cost very much (as a small toy or teacup dog will, or a purebred pug) maybe he'll warm up.. i know my hubby did... he wanted a big dog to play with but i said our house was too small and i wanted a dog i could put in my purse, so one night we went out looking for a puppy, and i found a 3lb 7 month old pomeranian.... the first few days he was telling everyone he thought she was a rat, but now, she and he are practically inseperable... good luck, i hope you can save her...
2007-03-16 18:19:02 · answer #4 · answered by shiningstar1313 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would assume you also share in the bills and housework. Aren't you old enough to get a dog if you want one. As long as you can afford a dog and you want one I would let my husband know I was getting a dog and ask what if any he has for objections. I certainly would not be asking if I could have one. What's that about?
2007-03-16 18:44:42 · answer #5 · answered by Born2Bloom 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds to me like your husband just doesn't want to be seen walking something "embarrassing." A beagle mix isn't a girly dog. Just bring it home. That's what I do!
2007-03-16 18:15:46 · answer #6 · answered by th3dogmomma 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
she sounds adorable! try and take him there and see if he likes her if not buy her yourslef and be content with her. i have a beagle myslef and he is always intergetic and happy to see me. i think she likes you so get her it does not matter what yor husband says as long as you will give the beagle love it will love you back so get her they are a awesome breed of dogs!
2007-03-16 18:33:55 · answer #7 · answered by Save the trees! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would bring her home without him knowing, then once he sees her and gets to know her, he just may fall in love!! He won't really have a big choice to give her back, because she will be so sweet and irresistable!!
2007-03-16 18:26:32 · answer #8 · answered by swimmergirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just bring it home and claim it looked smaller (like his ankle) at the pound --- he'll come around once it looks up at him with those big eyes......
2007-03-16 18:16:26 · answer #9 · answered by Hal 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
All you can do is talk to your hubby. Try to reason with him that your home is just as much your home as it is his, but in a very diplomatic way.
2007-03-16 18:16:15 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋