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Originally Posted by thelittleyorkie  Hi,
I'm new to YT. I really hope when you read this I don't sound selfish or whiny... 
For the past few years, my sister and I have really wanted a dog. We've done the research, know about hypoglycemia, coccidia, giardia, housebreaking, etc., We are both willing to help be the caretakers for the dog's entire life.
Unfortunately, I don't know why my mom keeps on saying "No"....
When I ask her, she doesn't answer--when asked if it was the poop or the work or the money--she doesn't answer.
She had dogs when she was little and LOVED them.
I will be homeschooling so she necessarily won't have to be the only one taking care of the dog while I am at school.
Let me know if you need any more information!
Moms: what are your thoughts?
--thelittleyorkie |
You sound neither selfish or whiny, you sound young
There are so many reasons your Mom could not want a animal in your home at this time. But the fact that she hasn't answered you with any reason, could be that she might have some very painfull memories of her dogs, and is not in a place either emotionally or financially to take on the 18yr or so commitment to a dog.
Volunteer at a shelter, or offer (if your Mom is on board with this) and you are old enough to pet sit a neighbours dog. That can be great fun. Earn some extra money dog walking and save up for one day when you can to own your own dog.