[Islandloverr]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

What can I say. This is a subject that tears me apart. On one hand, a dog is a god sent gift for the college student. They help you relax, stay focused, and ultimately not lose your mind. There are days I wish I would have gotten Kaji sooner than waiting to finish my 4 year degree.

BUT.... on the other hand, I'm so glad I waited. I had been wanting a dog since I was 4, and around 18 I fell in love with the yorkie breed. I didn't get my beloved Kaji until I was 23 (almost 24) and he was exactly a year old. I had a part time job, and now I have a full time job. It couldn't have worked better even if I planned it. I know you go away to school a few days a week, but that's just community college. Once you're in upper division Bio Sci, your choices will be limited, and you'll have a ton more studying to do. The time you will be spending with your yorkie will be with it lying by your side while you study all night for _____ class. (fill in the blank ) Compare that to Kaji's life. I'm away for work 8 hrs a day, but once I get home, I'm all his. No studying, no homework, no papers, no nothing. It's dinner and Kaji time.

While it might seem unfair to tell you to wait, my suggestion is to at least wait until you transfer to a 4 year university. Wait a quarter or two, and then judge if this is really right for you. Not only that, but really think hard on whether or not you can truly make this work. You can lie to us until your blue in the face, but be honest with yourself. Can you do this? (I'm not accusing you of lying, it's more like something to think about)

Also, I'm a big fan of traveling with your baby. Next summer I think Kaji and I will be taking a trip to Mexico to visit family. Have you looked in to international travel yet? They have crazy requirements that can be costly. It's uncomfortable at times, and definitely not easy. Some places require a quarantine period.

Really sit down and think about it. That's the only good solid advice I can give you. Put your wants aside and really look at the big picture. Can you make this work?

I see it like this....... ur telling me to wait until I transfer to a university to get a puppy. Now from what I understand universities are probably tripple the cost of a community. So & from what some owners told me the "puppy stage" is the most expensive time in a dogs life (not saying that their expenses don't continue to add up after that....) so y would that be the right time for me to JUST get a dog ?

& since I want to become a vet there's very little job openings & theres no guarantee that as soon as I get out of college at age (25 or so) that I'm going to get that steady job to be getting a puppy then. Ill probably have a lil job by then but that still wouldn't be a right time to get a puppy. I think having an older dog would be better for me to have then. But y wait to get it then when I'm more busy & don't have the time to START training & bonding when I can get an older one now while I have time & I can really bond & give it the attention it needs. I feel that when you have a yorkie for. All those years they get used to your schedule.

& yea I heard that they need certain shots & vet records before they can leave the country.