It's not easy being a parent and don't think it's your fault that she's being this irresponsible because it's not. Some kids are just like this. It sounds like you've sacraficed so much for her trying to raise her on your own. Congrats on the GED and going back to school. I commend you for that! I was married at 17 and started having kids right away. So I understand when you say that you don't regret having her but I understand what it means to miss out on alot of your life raising kids in your younger years. I would really stand your ground with her and in this situation there is another life involved so you can't back down. I take it she was under 18 when the dog came to your house? If so then I see no problem with it. Lots of kids have pets in the family home that they call their own, that doesn't mean they get to take them with them when they leave. Especially if they can't afford it or the parents are meeting the needs of the animal. I'm sorry this hard for you, it's really not that cut and dried I know. In any other circumstance I'd probably say something different. It's just that these little dogs can't be treated as pocessions and trophies to tote around at your convenience. They are very sensitive and more delicate. You might want to jot some of these things you've mentioned down on paper, all the care you've given since the pup came to your home. Plus the things that have happened with being dropped and such. Just in case you need it. Sometimes in these matters we get so upset we forget certain points we want to make but if it's on paper it gives you something to refer to. Hugs to you, I know this is difficult for you and upsetting. |