[JESSY_RN2B]

Originally Posted by misilmisil

thanks you guys! I am well aware of the responsibility but it is just hard when people keep discouraging you...i have a live in bf and he does not want to be a part of this and he keeps giving me reality checks, which does not help at all...he thinks I will be too tied down to do anything ever again...ever since i made my decision, i have never had the encouragement from people i love, rather they have been bashing my decision all the way...very frustrating...

I am going to offer my sincere opinion and advice with all the respect you deserve........but at the same time being brutally honest

Yes, it's very hard when people discourage you.......but are they going to feed it? help with the vet bills? raise it?........probably not. My opinion is that you should do what you want given you know what you are getting into. Puppies need socialization which equals time. The rest you know.

It is possible to work full-time and raise the puppy you have always wanted. Please don't give up on your dream. About your boyfriend, I bet he will love it once it's home......my furkids have brought us lots of joy. He might give you the silent treatment for a few days.........but I am sure he will get over it Men are weird at times, they are jealous and find anything a potential threat. He probably thinks you aren't going to spend enough time with him because of the puppy? Of course, he will not admit to it

Seems like you are having second thoughts about this? If you are unsure of what to do........maybe wait a little longer until you are 100% determined and not concerned about what others have to say

Bottom line, IF this is your dream and you think it's the right time of your life to get the puppy........do it! You need to learn to get passed what others have to say. If they aren't going to raise it...........then they need to keep their advice/opinions/discouraging thoughts to themselves

At the end of the day, what do you gain in being all sad and depressed because other's have been saying things? (nothing). We could give you advice til we are blue in the face, but ultimately you need to ask yourself questions and make the best decision. If you care about others, then maybe it is not the best time right now to bring this puppy into your home and environment. Do the best for the puppy and yourself.

Good luck!
Jess