I have never wanted anything in the world more than a puppy, and my dad says I am not responsible enough... ?

Question

I have never wanted anything in the world more than a puppy, but my dad says I am not responsible enough. How can I prove that I am responsible? I do all my chores and try not to argue, but he still says I am not responsible enough. I have a 6 month old cat and a 7 year old dog, but I want an aussie or sheltie pup more than anything! Please help!

Luv,

Moon Wolf

PS. Please be polite!

Answer 1

You need to keep in mind that a 7yr old dog and a puppy are to very different things. A puppy is just like a little baby, you have to watch their every move. Its alot of work.  

Answer 2

Who takes care of the pets you currently have?  Is there any irresponsibility on your part there?  Ask you father what you can do specifically to show him you can handle another pet.  

Answer 3

Puppies are alot of work, I understand why your dad said that to you.  You got too much to handle already, a cat and a dog..c mon.  Wait till you are older, till then you can always dream about aussie or sheltie.

Answer 4

you already have a dog and a cat be happy with your pets wen you are older buy a puppy ..some ppl dont even have any pets and want at least 1 you have 2

Answer 5

Why do you want one, Moon Wolf?  Can you list some reasons for us?  Not what you would do to care for it, but why do you want one if you already have a 6 month old cat and a 7 year old dog...especially a working breed that has lots and lots of energy?

OOH, a thumbs down for asking for more information?  The nuffers are out today!

At any rate, sweetie, I doubt you're going to get one until you have your own place.  As most others have said, dogs are a LOT of work and a lot of money...money a lot of people don't have extra of, considering the economy right now.  And if Dad is already paying for two...well...it's his house.  A bummer but it's true.  Why not start volunteering at a shelter?

Answer 6

His house, his rules sorry

Answer 7

You need to realize that with every pet you own, the more money your dad has to shell out.  Pets are not cheap!  There are vet bills, food, etc., to pay for, and this might put your dad in a financial bind.  Plus, I'm guessing you are still in school, so who is taking care of your pets when you aren't there?  I suggest that you show the 2 pets you already have all the love you can, and revisit the idea with you dad in a year or two.

Answer 8

You are not responsible enough is a code for "I dont want to pay for YOUR dog because you dont have a job".

Answer 9

do you get good grades and is your room clean ??

surprisingly this effects parents opinions of your responsibility more then anything else.

and to the woman above me-- i have a job and money and my parents still say that to me.

Answer 10

Yep, that's code for I really don't want a dog in this house so you're out of luck until you move out and get your own place and a job.

Puppies are expensive and hard work, someone must be home to housebreak and you'll get no sleep at night because you have to take your puppy out to pee and p**p, what if the pup won't go back to sleep and you're up all night long and then your grades suffer?  What if he keeps everyone up in the house with his crying and whining?? what if you can't get him to potty outside and every time you come home there's p**p everywhere and he's played in it and he's covered in it and so are your walls? (had that happen to me).

The list is endless, cats are easy and they take care of themselves.  Dogs don't, they require a lot of exercise, especially shelties and Australian shepherds, dogs who don't get enough exercise chew everything and bark constantly, what will you do if this happens and your dad now threatens to re-home the dog or take him to the pound?  how will you feel?  Wait until you're older and you've read everything on training puppies, volunteered at an animal shelter for a few years or even a rescue group.  Dog sit for neighbors.  Dog sitting or working in a shelter will never prepare you for owning your own dog, trust me on this.  I've been dog sitting and a shelter volunteer and now a rescue volunteer and I was in no way prepared for a dog.  

Think about it.

Answer 11

Father knows best.

I like the name Moon Wolf by the way.

Answer 12

I think you should be happy with the two animals you already have.  I for one loved it when I had my dog and cat when I was little.  I did get a horse also, but had to pay for it, and take care of it, and pay the board...and worked my bu** off for anything she wanted.  I worked and worked and I was only 11, but I did it.  But, my parents paid for the dog and cat food, and now I know why your dad is saying no...they cost alot of money and are alot of work.  Dogs are just not a play thing and are cute...they grow up, need alot of things done to them...vets,shots,food, care, excersise and the such....so just wait until you can do all of it yourself...then you do not have to worry about your dad saying no to you.