My dad says I am not responsible enough to get a puppy, a small, non-hyper dog, maybe Pomeranian... ... ... ?

Question

I have been asking my dad for 1 1/2 months now to get me a puppy. I do not bug him too much, maybe once every week or two, but he keeps saying I am not responsible. I try to do extra chores around the house, and I try not to argue(Sometimes I do, but I am working on it). I even own my own business, Diamond Diva Pets, walking and pet-sitting dogs and cats... I have a 7 year old Border Collie / American Eskimo and a 28 week old kitten... I take oodles good care of them, and even buy them canned food and bake them homemade treats and buy stewing beef for them every couple of weeks with my own money, because I know they love it and it is very healthy... I overheard my dad talking to my mom, and he was saying '... Now she is asking me for a puppy, and I cant get her a puppy! Maybe if she is good for a few years, but definitely not soon' and after I heard that I stopped doing so many extra chores and stopped trying not to argue. Now I dont know what to do. My dad is in Alberta for 1 week (We live in the bottom West corner of BC) and I want to have a bunch of ideas for when he gets back Saturday. Please help me!

I know this sounds really mean and disobeying, but... I think I should see if I can volunteer at our local SPCA (It is within biking distance) and if there is a dog that they are going to euthenize, take it home and explain to my dad. By the time he gets an ad in the newspaper about a free dog, I will have fallen in love with it and he wont give it away... It sounds dumb, doesnt it??

Please be polite!

Luv,

Moon Wolf

Answer 1

dogs are a huge responsibility. if you think you are responsible enough then try to show him you are responsible enough. with a dog you have to clean up after it, take it to the vet make sure it has plenty of food and water and much more. but along with that responsibility is a life long companion that will help you feel better when you are sad, they'll help you celebrate when you are happy and will always be there when you need to talk. but remember to take good care of the dog you choose. Good Luck. if you need any help with chosing a good dog 4 you or if you have questions go to the aspca's website. they have a lot of good stuff to read and a lot of good tips. oh by the way do not get ur dog from a puppy mill. also do some research to. that is a great way to show your dad that your responsible .  

Answer 2

well you already have animals so you know how much work it takes to take care of them. They are almost like having another child.

Parents know that no matter how much a child promises to take care of the new animal the main responsibility always falls to the adult. Your parents are the ones who will buy most of the food and pay for the Vet bills ( and that is in now way cheap!) it could be that they can not take on the extra financial responsibility right now.

and no matter how much a child promises it is usually the parent walking the puppy 5am in the middle of winter..

then in a few years you maybe gone off to school, or moved out to go to work and then the dog is their alone.

I am not trying to be hard on you,  I have been in your shoes and now I am a mom to a little boy who wants another dog.

and please don't bring home a dog, that is unfair to your parents. Remember it is their home and it is their decision to bring in another pet. You have pets now...enjoy them. Your parents may change their minds..

Answer 3

Just to warn you:

Pomeranians are hyper dogs XD

Answer 4

The fact that you are planning to disobey and decieve your parents is proof that you are NOT responsible or mature enough for your own dog.

Answer 5

that is cool that u want to adopt one good for you....um try beging or Doing super good in school how ol r u i am 13

Answer 6

You can volunteer at a shelter..  but they are not going to let you take home a dog.

Even volunteers have to go thru the adoption process to bring home a dog.  It doesnt matter if the dog would otherwise be euthanized.  The shelter will NOT adopt to anyone under the age of 18.  Your mom or dad would have to fill out the adoption papers.

Your dad is just not ready to add another pet to the home yet.  You have a dog, and a young kitten.. be glad for that.  There are lots of kids out there who have NO pets.  Sounds like your dad may be open to considering it in a few years if you continue with your responsabilities anyways.

It also doesnt take long to put an ad in the paper.  I can call my paper tonite and the ad will appear tomarrow if I want!

Answer 7

Maybe your parents are right! (weird right?)

Anyway puppies are a ton of work and with school starting soon, you wouldn't be able to give that pup the love it needs. I would get one at the beginning of summer next year that way you have the entire summer to take care of the pup.

Answer 8

First of all, the shelter will not give you a dog. Most shelters want parents there, and they even call your apt. complex and things to make sure it is ok to have a dog. Can you imagine if you brought it home.. (let's say the shelter gave it to you) and your dad made you take it back? It would be SOOOO much worse for the dog, for you and the shelter. Which is why they probably wouldn't let you have one without a parent.

As for your dad. I would make a chart of everything you do for your dog and cat now. Also, include all your chores, responsibilities, job, and grades (if you have good grades) and show him how you have balanced everything and still are doing well in school and taking care of your responsibilities. If he still says no.. politely ask him why he won't let you have one. If he says you are not responsible - as him to please explain, so that you can work on that. Not only to get a dog.. but for yourself as well. (which should impress him). Then, get hard at work becoming "more responsible" and do the things he says you don't do. In about a month, talk to him again, and show him how hard you worked.. and maybe he will say ok.

But, it kinda sounds to me like he just doesn't want another dog. Because you sounds quite responsible now.  And remember - disobeying him is NOT going to help with you getting a dog. It will make it worse.

Good luck!! And remember - dogs are a LOT of work and cost a lot of money too.

Answer 9

Pomeranians are really hyper. Why don't you just volunteer to get your puppy fix? Seems like you might have enough pets to take of anyways and your business.

Answer 10

Okay, to begin with..  have you researched at ALL?..   Non hyper= Pomeranian?... I think not.. MOST toy dogs are energetic and hyper..    

As for the rest.. with that many animals already.. can YOU afford to pay vet bills in an emergency?  7 year old border collie raises a red flag..  as the dog gets older the vet bills are going to increase.. ..  

As for the part about saving a dog about to be euthanized..  great, volunteer, but NOT for the sake of getting a free dog..   volunteer to prove that you have a love of animals..    let the puppy idea go for awhile..  save up money..  you didn't say how old you were, but once school starts..  who's taking care of the puppy?..  puppies NEED attention.. and can not sit at home all day waiting to go out..   .. What happens when (or if I suppose) you go to college?.. Dorms generally do not allow pets..  who has to care for the dog?..  if no college, what happens if you can barely make enough to support yourself after high school?.. what happens to the dog?..

Take good care of the animals you have now.. , volunteer to help with rescues or other organizations..  and keep working..  Before you know it, you'll have another dog..