Hi, I can understand why you're upset. It's unfortunate that when you're asking for help people have to have assumptions. But, I can see why people on YT are doing so. On YT, we see a lot of posts from college students who are looking for cheaper yorkies because they can't afford anything more than a certain amount. When you see a post like that, you assume that they can't afford the proper things that come with getting a new dog. Such as vet expenses (which is a lot), food, toys, misc. items. And then theres the fact that if you're in school, how will you have time to handle a new dog? This also can be said to those with jobs though (as you pointed out.) I guess it depends on your background. Such as maybe people work from home, are housewives/husbands, bring and afford for their dogs to go to daycare, etc.
I think it all comes down to responsibility. A year ago I graduated from college and moved back home. 6 months later I purchased my puppy. In my situation, I was very lucky in that I had a job to afford my pup, and my dad worked at home so he could take care of him. I know I wouldnt have had the time and expense to have had my pup during college. But you know what, I believe that a responsible student can have the time and perhaps expense to support a pup : ) Just not me haha. So yea, if you can afford it, and have time in between classes, and are responsible, then I say go for it : ) I knew a few college students in my apartment complex that had dogs. Good luck with your search!
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