We just bought our own home but prior to our move we rented. Our landlord said no when we wanted to get a Min Pin. He adamantly said "no dogs" so when I saw my Chi and fell in love with her I bought her and brought her home and THEN called the landlord. Gave him a sob story about how she was a gift. He complained but he also just tacked $25/month extra onto the rent. Two months later...our Boxer was followed up with another sob story phone call and another $25/month was added onto the rent. In June I brought Piper home but didn't give the usual phone call. By that time I knew we were hoping to buy a home so the landlord never knew and we never told. Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands but when doing so you also have to be willing to take the consequences. Me, I'm pig-headed to a fault and No is not something I take lightly if I have my heart set on something. I could've ended us out on our rears but fortunatley it worked out. Sometimes I think landlords just don't understand. In due time you'll have your baby and it'll all be worth the wait. |