How can I convince my mom to let me get a puppy?

No offense, but you are being selfish. Do you have ANY clue how much money it costs to get a dog? Initial adoption fee from a shelter, buying food and GOOD food will not be cheap, leash, collar, bed, toys, grooming tools, food bowls, vitamin supplements, etc. You have to feed them twice a day.

Train them much more work than you would think, especially with small breeds who are very smart but often not too interested in listening. Bathe them, groom them. Brush their teeth, clean out their ears, trim their nails.

Walk them for an hour or two a day, depending on the breed. Take them to the vet for their vaccinations. Take them to the vet anytime something happens.

Be prepared in case they have lifelong medical needs. Be responsible enough to humanely euthanize if the time comes. And honestly, as a 13 year old, you just can't do that yourself.

Not even half of it. Start small. Maybe a hamster?

Getting a dog is something adults do. If your mom was happy to do all of the above, that would be one thing. But she would be the primary caretaker of this animal for at LEAST 5 years, until you move out, which honestly probably won't be the day you turn 18.

I'm almost 20, I've wanted a dog for ages, but I know I don't have the time or money right now. I help my dad take care of our English Mastiff, and it's a lot of work. When he goes out of town it's just me, and it takes a lot of time and effort.

I had a hamster in high school though, and even that was hard to keep up with just because of how busy you'll be in school. You can't bring in animal into you care for selfish reasons. "I want a dog so I won't be lonely."

Maybe in a few years you'll be able to honestly say "I want to share my home with a dog because I think I could offer it a happy and healthy life." Companionship just goes along with it. But you can't provide for the dogs needs.

It's just as simple as that. No one is trying to be mean, but, the responsible thing to do is wait. And if you can't be mature and responsible, you don't need a dog.

Things you can do are a lot of planning, since you've got a lot of time ahead of you. Save money. Research which breeds are most compatible with your attitude and lifestyle.

And have other small pets to prepare yourself. Good luck hon, I know it's tough.

I wish she could meet my dog. She would fall in love and want one just like her. First off, a puppy can be more work than an adult dog.

My husband wanted a puppy and I told him no, however I told him if he could find a calm adult dog, than I would go for it. He went to the humane society and "interviewed" many dogs. The one that he found was 6 years old.

She is the calmest dog you will ever meet. The best part about adult dogs is they usually are already house broken. The bad thing about adult dogs is they have already learned bad habbits.

Dogs have to be taken out several times a day, not just once. They are a lot of work and it can get old fast. If you really are ready, do some research.

Learn what you can about dogs and share what your learn with your mom. Maybe you can become a volunteer at a shelter to really show her you are serious about this. Have you asked her why she is so against you getting a dog?

Does she have a good reason? Is she alergic? Maybe she is afraid.

If there isn't a good reason, show her how serious you are about it. Like I said, try volunteering at a shelter. Good luck.

Dogs are a man and woman's best friend.

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