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Furbaby Friend · 08-23-2010, 04:24 AM

Deuce: As already stated, including my first post, I have put my name in at *numerous* shelters (at this point I've even lost count/track of them). I have also stated I have done a *ton* of research on dog care and small breeds (obviously I ended up here and there is an excellent guide for new owners available). I'm more than prepared and have passed my research along to my mum so she can be more than prepared as well. She also wants a puppy to love, as this was her decision actually. Her friend recently acquired a maltipoo and she decided she was ready for another dog. I'm just going along for the ride and to help out. I also just love furbabies so I have no problem sharing the burden.

You should really not question someone's situation when you have no clue about it. I'm not here for you to judge whether or not I'm ready. I *know* I am. I am not "passing" anything off and I'm offended you would insinuate as much. I know how much work a small breed is from my reading and talking to people I know who own them.

A new pup is a member of the *family* and, as such, it is the responsibility of the *entire family* to enforce training and help with the dog. My dad will also be reading the proper way to handle and praise the pup because every single person needs to be on board or it just doesn't work. So actually there is no such thing as "passing things off" anyway when purchasing an animal as no one sole person should be the only person enforcing training. Of course, that's JMO.

I have sat down and researched as I've said over and over. I already know animals can be expensive when sick. Cats are expensive too if things go wrong or even when they don't and we've owned numerous cats over the years! My sister's cat just ran up over a $1000 vet bill because she was sick and they had to do a lot of diagnostic work. Another reason it was my mum's decision to get a pup and not mine. She is the one that is established financially and she's the one who can handle that burden (of course I offered to help out with my paychecks, but she said it wasn't necessary). I do know about budgeting and money, I happen to be in school for Accounting. I'm by no means irresponsible or walking blindly into anything.

My family has come to the decision ready and informed. Thus, I didn't ask for opinions on whether or not I'm "ready" to get a pup from people I don't even know. I asked for help on where I could responsibly purchase a healthy, happy pet.

08-23-2010, 04:24 AM	#14
Furbaby Friend YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY, United States Posts: 971	As already stated... Deuce: As already stated, including my first post, I have put my name in at numerous shelters (at this point I've even lost count/track of them). I have also stated I have done a ton of research on dog care and small breeds (obviously I ended up here and there is an excellent guide for new owners available). I'm more than prepared and have passed my research along to my mum so she can be more than prepared as well. She also wants a puppy to love, as this was her decision actually. Her friend recently acquired a maltipoo and she decided she was ready for another dog. I'm just going along for the ride and to help out. I also just love furbabies so I have no problem sharing the burden. You should really not question someone's situation when you have no clue about it. I'm not here for you to judge whether or not I'm ready. I know I am. I am not "passing" anything off and I'm offended you would insinuate as much. I know how much work a small breed is from my reading and talking to people I know who own them. A new pup is a member of the family and, as such, it is the responsibility of the entire family to enforce training and help with the dog. My dad will also be reading the proper way to handle and praise the pup because every single person needs to be on board or it just doesn't work. So actually there is no such thing as "passing things off" anyway when purchasing an animal as no one sole person should be the only person enforcing training. Of course, that's JMO. I have sat down and researched as I've said over and over. I already know animals can be expensive when sick. Cats are expensive too if things go wrong or even when they don't and we've owned numerous cats over the years! My sister's cat just ran up over a $1000 vet bill because she was sick and they had to do a lot of diagnostic work. Another reason it was my mum's decision to get a pup and not mine. She is the one that is established financially and she's the one who can handle that burden (of course I offered to help out with my paychecks, but she said it wasn't necessary). I do know about budgeting and money, I happen to be in school for Accounting. I'm by no means irresponsible or walking blindly into anything. My family has come to the decision ready and informed. Thus, I didn't ask for opinions on whether or not I'm "ready" to get a pup from people I don't even know. I asked for help on where I could responsibly purchase a healthy, happy pet.