I personally think it's wrong to not let someone pursue their dream of having a pet. I think as long as she knows what this breed will require in care and time, there should be no reason not to let her get one. You can say all you want that you won't help, but the minute that cute little face looks up at you to pick her up and licks your nose, you're a goner.
It's great that you've come here to do your research. She needs to know EVERYTHING there is about caring for them. My b/f wasn't even an animal person at all and now we have two and he's in total bliss when they are both sleeping in his arms. They need a lot of attention, you can't just leave them to entertain themselves. I work from 8-430 and get hom by 5, and they are happpy as clams to see me. I spend the rest of the evening with them. I go to dinners with my honey here and there but we mostly do that on weekends anyway. On weekends when we do stuff, we either leave them with someone or take them with us. If you really want something, you do anything for it. Just depends on how bad she wants it. I think you should be more supportive, as long as she does her homework and researches everything. I'm sure if you wanted something she would put her feelings aside and let you have it, because she would want to make you happy. But definitely if you know she's going to punk out on the responsibility, then no don't get one. |