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BamaFan121s · 06-15-2010, 06:21 PM

Well, as someone who had the experience of having 2 dogs while in college full time, I can just say that it was very hard. There is no way I could have dedicated the time needed to my studies AND to my dogs at the same time. At least not in the capacity that either would have deserved/needed. And I lived at home. I had help. Heaven help those who wouldn't. If you're going to be living at home, with lots of help from Mommy and Daddy, then yes, it's possible to swing both. But if you are going to be the primary caregiver, living with the dog away from home, I just don't think it would be an easy task to take on.

And yes, I think that generally speaking, the maturity and commitment level of young adults (say, under 25) leaves a lot to be desired. (And that is not just restricted to pets.) Of course there are always exceptions, but I think that some things can only come from age and experience in the "real world."

06-15-2010, 06:21 PM	#64
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	Well, as someone who had the experience of having 2 dogs while in college full time, I can just say that it was very hard. There is no way I could have dedicated the time needed to my studies AND to my dogs at the same time. At least not in the capacity that either would have deserved/needed. And I lived at home. I had help. Heaven help those who wouldn't. If you're going to be living at home, with lots of help from Mommy and Daddy, then yes, it's possible to swing both. But if you are going to be the primary caregiver, living with the dog away from home, I just don't think it would be an easy task to take on. And yes, I think that generally speaking, the maturity and commitment level of young adults (say, under 25) leaves a lot to be desired. (And that is not just restricted to pets.) Of course there are always exceptions, but I think that some things can only come from age and experience in the "real world." Last edited by BamaFan121s; 06-15-2010 at 06:23 PM.