they dont want 2 becuz they think it is 2 much work, will not get along well with our 2 cats, and they will b stuk with it once i go away 2 college. but i would take very good care of a dog if we got one. do u guys have ny good arguments y i should b able 2 get a dog? i want a dalmatian puppy :)
2007-09-03 15:02:14 · 8 answers · asked by Kara 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Hi, first puppies introduced to cats very young can get along very well, your cats might not want anything to do with the dog, but as long as you can keep a special area your cats can escape to, it's definately doable. My pup was introduced to my cat who was with me first, and she actually copies some cat behaviors!
Instead of a dalmatian puppy, would you consider a pup from a shelter instead? There is nothing more special than going to a shelter and "clicking" with a dog or puppy there..you find one that really was meant to be yours.
Maybe you could start by volunteering at a shelter so your mom will see how responsible you are and that you really will care for the dog when you get your own. Good luck, and don't give up, you don't know what the future holds maybe you'll be at college at home or by that time your mom will have fallen in love with the dogalready.
2007-09-03 15:14:05 · answer #1 · answered by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents probably have that feeling for a reason. not trying to offend you, but all of those reasons sound like good ones. A dog is a lot of work, takes a lot of time and is very expensive.
When you go off to college you can't take the dog with you and then your parents are stuck caring for it.
Wait until you are done with college and get a dog that you can raise on your own!! You will be much happier, trust me!
2007-09-03 22:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by Jenny A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dalmations are not easy dogs.. they are intelligent active dogs and will be bored if left alone too much.. they will become destructive...
a dog is a LIFETIME commitment, you even said your parents would be stuck with YOUR dog when you go to college - is that accepting a lifetime commitment?? nope.. its dumping YOUR commitment on somebody else who really doesnt want it...
you would take care of it?? how?? you are still in school, you are too busy to take care of it.. especially a puppy.. can you afford vet care, food, and emergency care.. (you, not your parents)...
its your parents house, they already have 2 cats.. its not your house..if your parents dont want a dog.. you have no right asking them to get you one..
wait til you move out and buy your own house.. then you can have whatever pet you want...
2007-09-03 22:12:21 · answer #3 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do all your chores. Keep your room clean. Set back enough money every payday to prove you can financially care for a dog. (That's proving a track record of responsibility.) Read up on Dalmations, puppies, and how to socialize dogs and cats to one another, and be able to answer questions about them. Pets do require some work, and they are very worth the trouble. Good luck!
2007-09-03 22:11:14 · answer #4 · answered by javadic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be responsible do lots of chores and things.
I had dogs all my life an dproved that I could take care of them.
2007-09-03 22:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take responsibility in the house..
try taking really good care of your cats...
dont make your parents get mad at you...
2007-09-03 22:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by jessica♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep begging& keep crying... thats how my sis got a dog.. lol
2007-09-03 22:11:37 · answer #7 · answered by Chainz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget it.
2007-09-03 22:07:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋