Yorkielover_201

[yorkielover_201]

Originally Posted by centralnewyorki

I agree with you, kp&nala.

Yorkies are such needy dogs; They need attention and need grooming, and neither can be ignored. I think back to high school and can't imagine having that responsibility considering everything else that goes on- dances, homecomings, practices, parties, sleep overs, dates, work, homework, etc, etc. You may have a certain lifestyle now, but at 12, you're far from what you'll be like as a young adult. I would make sure that your parents are 100% committed to taking care of a dog themselves because the dog may very well become their responsibitily. There are going to be numerous times when you're going to want to hang out with friends in the next couple of years. High school is a lot of fun, and you'll miss so much if you're spending nights at home with a dog. They require constant supervision for quite a while, and can't just be left to sleep or play on their own- God knows what they can get into! Don't get me wrong- I love my yorkie, but I also loved high school and all that went along with it. I didn't spend many afternoons/evenings home during high school because there was always something going on. I would hate for there to be a puppy sitting at home, waiting for you to return. You also need to think about what's going to happen if you go away to college. That's only 6 or so years away- your puppy will still have half of his or her life left at that point (possibly more.) Are your parents willing to take care of the dog once you leave? My sister got a dog right after she graduated from high school, right before she left for college. My mom was distracted by the cute puppy face, and didn't think about the fact that she was going to be the mommy to this puppy. My sister lives in Florida (we're in NY), and I always feel bad for Belle when her mommy leaves.

I know this is something that you want now, but you have to think of what your life is going be like 2, 3, 4,... years down the road. I think I remember you saying that you feel left out by your friends sometimes and want a yorkie for companionship. I would suggest either getting an easier breed or try to make new friends. I know it's easier said than done, but when I found myself drifting away from my group of friends in middle school, I made myself make new friends, and found a great group of girls that were so much fun to be with.

Please just consider all of the factors. If you decide a yorkie is still the dog for you, then great. Just please don't forget that you're getting a living creature that will have needs that will have to come before your needs for quite a while.

i have consider all of the factors and i will give everone of them up for a yorkie all exed my homework i hardly ever had homework this years and i heard eigth grade was easyer then 7 th so im ready mybe i can get a yorkie on my 13 bd this year (*july 3,1992)

[kp&nala]

Originally Posted by centralnewyorki

I agree with you, kp&nala.

Yorkies are such needy dogs; They need attention and need grooming, and neither can be ignored. I think back to high school and can't imagine having that responsibility considering everything else that goes on- dances, homecomings, practices, parties, sleep overs, dates, work, homework, etc, etc. You may have a certain lifestyle now, but at 12, you're far from what you'll be like as a young adult. I would make sure that your parents are 100% committed to taking care of a dog themselves because the dog may very well become their responsibitily. There are going to be numerous times when you're going to want to hang out with friends in the next couple of years. High school is a lot of fun, and you'll miss so much if you're spending nights at home with a dog. They require constant supervision for quite a while, and can't just be left to sleep or play on their own- God knows what they can get into! Don't get me wrong- I love my yorkie, but I also loved high school and all that went along with it. I didn't spend many afternoons/evenings home during high school because there was always something going on. I would hate for there to be a puppy sitting at home, waiting for you to return. You also need to think about what's going to happen if you go away to college. That's only 6 or so years away- your puppy will still have half of his or her life left at that point (possibly more.) Are your parents willing to take care of the dog once you leave? My sister got a dog right after she graduated from high school, right before she left for college. My mom was distracted by the cute puppy face, and didn't think about the fact that she was going to be the mommy to this puppy. My sister lives in Florida (we're in NY), and I always feel bad for Belle when her mommy leaves.

I know this is something that you want now, but you have to think of what your life is going be like 2, 3, 4,... years down the road. I think I remember you saying that you feel left out by your friends sometimes and want a yorkie for companionship. I would suggest either getting an easier breed or try to make new friends. I know it's easier said than done, but when I found myself drifting away from my group of friends in middle school, I made myself make new friends, and found a great group of girls that were so much fun to be with.

Please just consider all of the factors. If you decide a yorkie is still the dog for you, then great. Just please don't forget that you're getting a living creature that will have needs that will have to come before your needs for quite a while.

You made some really really good points that I barely touched. Especailly the issues with high school. My junior and senior year I was hardly every home! And like you said a puppy or full grown dog cannot be expected to sit and home allday and sleep and not get into anything! They manage to get into things they shouldn't while your at home playing with them,lol. I think maybe the best way to start off is to let your parents decide it THEY would like a dog, the THEM decide what breed, then let YOU pick it out and help out with the dog until you are old enough to provide everything for a dog then you can get one and have it all to yourself.

[wollfy]

I agree but then I disagree. I mean yes school and friends is a big problem but I think the minor or person should a know that from the start.That having a pet is a very big responsible and that sometimes when you want to go with your friends some place but you can't because of your pet. Or when you have to go to sleep for school the next day but you can't being you have to get your pet to sleep or stop them from crying at night. Everyone has had that point in there life where they wanted a pet and thought they could take up the responsible but couldn't. I have been there twice. Like from another thread when a girl said that she wanted a yorkie but her parents said that she had to pay for it. I can understand that. My parents did that to me with Jeremiah. I think they do that so that their children can undstand the responsible of saving money and getting what you want and when the time comes taking care of the responsible you wanted.

Then I understand when Yorkielover_201 stated that her parents would help her pay for the vet bills and such. My parents did that to me with Jane and Jeremiah.

I am saying is that. If someone who is a minor or if anyone wanted a pet. They should know the responsible of taking care of one. I know because I am a minor myself.

[wollfy]

Originally Posted by yorkielover_201

i have consider all of the factors and i will give everone of them up for a yorkie all exed my homework i hardly ever had homework this years and i heard eigth grade was easyer then 7 th so im ready mybe i can get a yorkie on my 13 bd this year (*july 3,1992)

Hey. We are a month apart. I was born on June 3.

[Gazou]

Originally Posted by yorkielover_201

i have consider all of the factors and i will give everone of them up for a yorkie all exed my homework i hardly ever had homework this years and i heard eigth grade was easyer then 7 th so im ready mybe i can get a yorkie on my 13 bd this year (*july 3,1992)

Really..... I am not really sure that you'll give up all the factors . Its what you say now . I just remember when my sister wanted a pup she always asked with the " please , please , please , I'll take care of him " , my parents let her have the pup and guess who took cares oh him , my parents . Later , they give him to a friend of my mother who was happy to have him . A dog is not a toy that you can place in a closet when you are tired of him and let him out when you need a friend .

[browniesmom622]

i agree i took care of brownie myself my father paid the bills but i was there all day to watch him play with him and everything else and i still do it

[wollfy]

Originally Posted by Gazou

Really..... I am not really sure that you'll give up all the factors . Its what you say now . I just remember when my sister wanted a pup she always asked with the " please , please , please , I'll take care of him " , my parents let her have the pup and guess who took cares oh him , my parents . Later , they give him to a friend of my mother who was happy to have him . A dog is not a toy that you can place in a closet when you are tired of him and let him out when you need a friend .

I totally agree with you, Gazou. If you want a dog you have to take care of it. Don't drop it on your parents or ignore or get tired of him. You wanted him you got him. So now you need to take the responsible.

[kp&nala]

Originally Posted by wollfy

I totally agree with you, Gazou. If you want a dog you have to take care of it. Don't drop it on your parents or ignore or get tired of him. You wanted him you got him. So now you need to take the responsible.

I'm also agreeing, but I don't think it's getting through.

[rene]

i just wanted to say first of all i'm 40 and would like to join the no life club last year my daughter wanted a kitten for graduating high school and a freind of ours had 4 so we took 2 because my son really wanted one also (i already had 2 cats and 2 dogs) well fonzi is my daughters kitty and butters is my son's kitty my daughter was 17 and my son 12 well guess who takes care of the kittys ME i dont mind cuz they are sweeties but they are THEIR cats. they sleep on my bed, come to me for attention, i feed them pay for everything. my daughter now almost 19 is hardley ever home between work bf and friends my son now 13 is home alot but on the computer or viedo games he brushes his cat but thats about it.

How could i have a social life i have 2 human kids, 5 cats and 2 yorkies lol i dont even have time for me lol

[Kaluiah]

Originally Posted by luzangela428

23 here...absolutely no life...my bf and I don't even go to the movies or out to dinner that often anymore because of Maximus....lol..if I was single I really probably never see a single living soul other then people at work and the petstore..lol..or friends that have to visit..lol

I agree I'm 23 as well, and since I got Ramsey (1 month ago) I have no life. If I go to a friends or somewhere If I can't get a baby sitter he goes with me. I leave him with my parents or sister while I'm at work and I call and check on him every so often like a child.

[kp&nala]

Another thing that I've noticed when the kid gets a pet and mom raises it...that pet will always favor the parents because that's who takes care of it, usually the mom (thank God for yall,lol) to me that's all the more reason to wait until your able to fully care for that pet. But that could just be me and that jealous bone in my body. I get the biggest kick outta Nala following me around and watching my every move rather than my moms.

[sophiedog]

I didn't get my first dog until I was almost 33, my first cat at 16. I got my first dog when my only son was 10 and beginning to spend a lot of time away from me, being a new widow I was alone a lot. I was allowed a cat only because they are more independent than dogs and only after I had babysat long enough to save up money for vet bills and spay. The cat I got on my sixteenth birthday lived at my parents house for 18 years, she stayed when I got married because that was her home.
I agree with the posts on here, especially the one about the parents getting the dog. You will either get married or go to college and the dog will be use to the home it grows up in, as you spend less and less time with it, it will grow more and more attached to your parents (as my cat did). Talk to your parents about this and if they want you to have a pup they will help you get the right one.
Windy and Lida Rose

[wollfy]

LOL. Jane was suppose to be my pet but now she is my dad's. Ignores me all the way. I am trying to get Jeremiah to stop coming to my mom. When he wants attention. Now he knows I am his week and I only had him for about 3 or 4 weeks.

[Bella Bear]

25 yr. old here and got my Yorkie (Bella) for my 25th birthday. I had wanted a Yorkie so badly for so long. But still, my boyfriend consistently made sure and kept on asking me if I was sure and kept on reminding what is involved. (He was the one that bought Bella for me) I can't say that it's been all fun and games since I've had her. She's had an ear infection, we had to go through training, housebreaking, spaying, etc. But you know what, its all worth it if you are up for it. And I think you can have a pup and a social life as well. You just need to prioritize your time accordingly. Though personally, I don’t advise Christina on getting a pup, I do understand why.

[yorkielover_201]

Originally Posted by wollfy

Hey. We are a month apart. I was born on June 3.

that cool my dad is born june 30 and my friewnd shae is to