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<blockquote data-quote="Andy" data-source="post: 251819" data-attributes="member: 5096"><p>husband and I had our mind set that there would never be a cat or dog in our house. We did not want the responsibility. My big thing is traveling. I want to be able to go away for a few days and not find someone to take care of pets left behind. I also do not want to pay vet bills, clean up messes, ect. Notice that I only see the negative side.</p><p> </p><p>My kids CRAVE a pet. Diva got a kitten but found out a few months later that it wasn't worth the hassle of caring for it so found it a new home.</p><p></p><p>Then when difficult child fell into his deep state of anxiety his craving for a dog was unbearable. I could tell that he really did need a dog but although I do what I want in this home, there are certain things you have to agree on with your spouse and I figured this was one of those few. husband was even more set against a pet than I was.</p><p> </p><p>One day Diva started looking at Bichon Friese's. She fell in love with them and I like that they do not shed and they like people. No growling or threatening our guests. I decided to let her purchase one because I knew if it was hers that I could hold her accountable for it. </p><p> </p><p>I still hate having the dog because I believe it is considered a lap dog and needs people. I hate that it is home alone so much. We are not home most days so it is alone from 8:00 to 3:30 on most days. I had to come home during lunch for about 3 months while the kids were in school or working to let it outside. That was such a royal inconvience.</p><p> </p><p>I try to focus on the positives which I believe do out weigh my negatives.</p><p> </p><p>1. Diva is responsible for overnight. This meant she had to be home every night at a decent hour to let puppy outside every few hours. Anything to keep her home at nights is a big plus in my books.</p><p> </p><p>2. difficult child is responsible for early mornings. This puppy has been very theraputic for difficult child. It is not the type of dog perfect for him but it will do.</p><p> </p><p>3. Once Diva moves out and takes the dog with her, we can consider a more appropriate dog for difficult child. Though I would rather not have one at all.</p><p> </p><p>4. Diva's friend loves our dog and will take her whenever we need to be gone overnight. I don't know what we will do if/when difficult child gets his own dog.</p><p> </p><p>So, for now it is working out well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy, post: 251819, member: 5096"] husband and I had our mind set that there would never be a cat or dog in our house. We did not want the responsibility. My big thing is traveling. I want to be able to go away for a few days and not find someone to take care of pets left behind. I also do not want to pay vet bills, clean up messes, ect. Notice that I only see the negative side. My kids CRAVE a pet. Diva got a kitten but found out a few months later that it wasn't worth the hassle of caring for it so found it a new home. Then when difficult child fell into his deep state of anxiety his craving for a dog was unbearable. I could tell that he really did need a dog but although I do what I want in this home, there are certain things you have to agree on with your spouse and I figured this was one of those few. husband was even more set against a pet than I was. One day Diva started looking at Bichon Friese's. She fell in love with them and I like that they do not shed and they like people. No growling or threatening our guests. I decided to let her purchase one because I knew if it was hers that I could hold her accountable for it. I still hate having the dog because I believe it is considered a lap dog and needs people. I hate that it is home alone so much. We are not home most days so it is alone from 8:00 to 3:30 on most days. I had to come home during lunch for about 3 months while the kids were in school or working to let it outside. That was such a royal inconvience. I try to focus on the positives which I believe do out weigh my negatives. 1. Diva is responsible for overnight. This meant she had to be home every night at a decent hour to let puppy outside every few hours. Anything to keep her home at nights is a big plus in my books. 2. difficult child is responsible for early mornings. This puppy has been very theraputic for difficult child. It is not the type of dog perfect for him but it will do. 3. Once Diva moves out and takes the dog with her, we can consider a more appropriate dog for difficult child. Though I would rather not have one at all. 4. Diva's friend loves our dog and will take her whenever we need to be gone overnight. I don't know what we will do if/when difficult child gets his own dog. So, for now it is working out well. [/QUOTE]
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