hmmm.... My kids have had dogs since they were 2. My kids are now 15 and 17. Both of their first dogs died of old age a couple of years ago (rescues). They both have new babies (a one year old and a 7 month old). I have already informed them that when they leave for college (just a year away for my oldest), the babies will stay behind..forever! This is their home. I believe it is unfair to not let a child experience a pet just because it will eventually pass away. But, at the same time, as parents of these children, we have to take full responsibility for the animal..after all, we are the adults!
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Bevo and Mack & grandpups Bryleigh and Jaxon |