I know EXACTLY how you feel. My boyfriend and I moved out together, got ourselfs this really nice apartment in a gated community, but they didn't allow dogs. My boyfriend would work anywhere from 12-15 hour days and I hate being by myself. For as long as I could remember I have always wanted a dog.
I started out looking for teacup poodles. I almost bought one from a petstore. Then I found my lucky add in the paper. I got the money within a week and against the rules of our place, I bought her.
The maintance people walked in un-announced one day and saw her dishes and toys. They left a notice saying we must get rid of her immediatly.
Long story short, we broke our lease. She is much more important to me then some stupid apartment complex!
On those who don't allow dogs