i really want a shetland sheepdog i have 150 foot backyard and 85 pound mut who is cute but needs a friend im nine please dont report me please
2007-08-20 06:11:15 · 18 answers · asked by Katelyn J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
bassetnut is a real jerk to kids... what a GRINCH! first he tells a 13 year old she is too young to own a dog because she is still in school and cannot afford to take care of it....then he tells rips on a 9 year old for not owning her own home.
2007-08-20 06:19:10 · answer #1 · answered by Dioxippus 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Diox- Bassetnut is a responsible and caring dog owner. Would YOU let your 9 year old make such an important decision for your household?
To the 9 year old in question: I won't report you. Look here:
1001 Shelties on Petfinder.com
http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?animal=Dog&breed=Shetland+Sheepdog+Sheltie&preview=1&exact=1
Look through the list until you find your state. Then show your parents and say, "Isn't he just perfect?" and see where it goes from there. Spend extra time with the dog you have, walk him, bathe him, brush him, rake the poop out of the yard, show how responsible you are. I'll bet, at some point soon, you get your dog.
2007-08-20 13:23:53 · answer #2 · answered by howldine 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You already asked this question:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AiqPUPbk2oV2RZ14q5xALfnsy6IX?qid=20070819163400AAlbwOb
What, were those answers not good enough for you?! We told you to be prepared for what to expect with a Herding breed. At 9 years old, you are not responsible for any dog, especially not a Herding breed. Get one, and within a year he/she will end up in the shelter, because he/she tore up your material things while you were in school, so your parents decide to give up the dog. Heck, the Shetland I fostered was given up THREE times, by ADULTS who couldn't handle her...
And yes, being underage is a violation of Yahoo! terms. Why should anyone let you violate the user terms? You're no more special than any other underage user who has been kicked off. Therefore, reported.
2007-08-20 13:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by Lisa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not a lot of space for one dog, much less two. Dogs need lots of room to run and play, and they cost a lot of money, too. At nine, you're old enough to do a little research. Look online for information about the dog you want. Find out what it needs in terms of food, space, veterinary care, etc. Plan how you can give this dog what it needs to have a good life with you. Next, search petfinder.com for a dog you like -- pay attention to WHERE it is, it needs to be close to you. Finally go to your parents, in as mature and responsible a way as you can (no "but MOOOOOOOMs") and talk to them about the dog you want, where it is, how it got there (the dogs on petfinder are rescued animals) and how you want to give it a good home. Tell them about the research you've done -- tell them how you plan to care for this dog. Meanwhile, take the best possible care of the dog you DO have so they can see how responsible you are and how serious you are.
Finally the hardest part -- if they say no, you've got to accept that for now. 150 feet really isn't enough for two dogs to run in, it's barely enough for one. And your parents might not be willing to take on another pet at this time. Being demanding or whiny about it certainly won't help your cause; instead, give the dog you have now lots of love and care and prove how responsible you are; and make plans to have the shetland you really want in a few more years. Things change and maybe you'll be able to have one then.
This is hard, but if you're old enough to care for two dogs, then you're old enough to do a little hard work. Prove it!
Good luck to you.
2007-08-20 13:26:16 · answer #4 · answered by goddessdawnie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your parents about adopting one from a shelter. Do some research on Shelties and show your parents that you have done it. Tell them your plans for obedience training, vet care, and everything, and make sure that a Sheltie is a good choice for your family. Make it a family decision.
If your parents say no and won't budge (even after you use your awesome knowledge of the breed and dog training), then you have no choice but to wait until you get your own home.
Bassetnut isn't being mean, she's just being realistic. You can't really own your own dog just yet. You still need some help from your parents.
2007-08-20 13:22:33 · answer #5 · answered by a gal and her dog 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Find one on petfinder and make your parents believe you will be responsible, by taking care of the one you have now.
2007-08-20 13:21:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your running out of room.. adding another large dog in a small back yard.. they don't have enough room to play and run
How about a smaller dog... something closer to the size of your other one or a little smaller
I would ask your Parents !!!
2007-08-20 13:18:52 · answer #7 · answered by str8putter 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, i may only be 12, but i am very intelligent... if you live in or around Houston Texas, then ask your parents to take you to the ASPCA... or if you don't, then go to http://www.nextdaypets.com/directory/breeds/ and browse through the diff dog breeds and find one you like. ok?
2007-08-20 13:46:35 · answer #8 · answered by Stephanie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead but first ask your parents and yes shetlands are a good pet but you have to rember to take care of it and introduce it to your old dog and rember your old dog may get jealous
2007-08-20 13:38:02 · answer #9 · answered by i_love_my_yorkie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try Petfinder.com
2007-08-20 13:14:33 · answer #10 · answered by KS 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋