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What should i do?

My parents told me i could get a puppy, but they keep changing their minds back and forth.  I found the puppy I wanted at the shelter, but now they say that we dont have space, etc… (they always use excuses, if is not one thing is another). The puppy is just a baby and will need a month before i can take him home, one of his brothers has already been separated for adoption, a down payment is needed for that, i dont want someone else to take the puppy i want (besides my parents could change their minds once again), what should i do??? please answer as soon as possible…

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cjm offline Verified User (7 years, 4 months) Long Term User Shouts: 0 #
An Unknown Location | 7 years, 2 months ago (9 hours, 9 minutes after post)

Princesa. First of all, you’re got to be able to commit to a puppy which is alot of responsibility. When the puppy goes potty on your floor in your house, you have to promise to be the one to clean it up and you have to be the one who takes care of feeding the puppy. It’s alot of hard work being the Mommy of a new puppy. Your parents are probably not willing to take on that responsibility. Then there’s the floors. We have had to tear out all the carpeting in our house because the puppys ruined it. And we had to replace it with hardwood flooring. If you don’t have carpet in your house, that’s not a problem, but you might want to consider finding rooms in your house that don’t have carpet that you can keep the dog pined up in. A puppy doesn’t take up much room since they sleep with you, they don’t need their own room. Puppies do however grow up, so you have to make sure you get a small breed, not a large breed dog. You need to discuss with your parents all the things you promise to be responsible for and that this is a learning experience for you to help you to be more mature. A little tears won’t hurt either.
Let me know what happens. And also, what kind of puppy you are trying to get.
Cindy

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An Unknown Location | 7 years, 2 months ago (1 week, 1 day after post)

First, a puppy might not be the right choice for you. Make sure you understand how expensive a puppy can be since there are a million things for you to consider. First, puppies need their shots, and in a few months they will need to be spayed or neutered. Not to mention the destruction from chewing (happens to even the most responsible owners) and the accidents. For months you will have to be there every couple of hours to take it out.

Google for some rescue organizations! Find a breed that is perfect for your family, a few years old and already vetted and fixed. Show your parents your plan for this dog, explain its history, and why it will benefit both you and your parents to have it around. This is a very adult situation and bringing it to them in an adult way might change their minds!

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