very smart ....
 

Jacky,
That is the cutest trick I have ever heard, and so clever also .... good luck with your search .....
Things happen for a reason and at the right time ...
Debbie

Good Heaven's - but for sure - I think buying a Yorkie for your girlfriend is a little much for a "highschool" boy. I think a lot of our husbands don't coming close to spending that much on birthday presents.


I agree with another poster - wait until you're older. Wait until you leave home and finish school (if you do go on to school) - wait until you have a good job and a place where you can keep a Yorkie - a pet-friendly apartment or a home of your own. Start saving your money now - and when the right time comes - go and buy yourself "two Yorkies."


Yorkies are worth waiting for -- as is any wonderful little pet.

Good Luck! Carol Jean

Sorry for the long post!
 

Aww I'm so sorry to hear that you aren't getting your puppy :(

I'm 22 and just got my yorkie this year... my parents aren't dog people and would never let me have one. So I waited until I finished college and got my own apartment and a stable schedule. I thought about getting one while in college, but your college years are so unpredictable. You never know what your life is going to be like from semester to semester. What if you decide to pledge a sorority and you have to be with them 24/7 while you're doing it? Maybe you'll want to study abroad for a semester. You'll probably move 3 or 4 times throughout school.. are you prepared to re-train the dog in every new housing situation? What about roommates? I had to send my cat home to my mom b/c my roommate turned out to be allergic. What if the dog gets sick; can you afford to take care of it or will your parents pay for it? As much as you don't want to think about it, most college students are BROKE! Lots of stuff comes up in those 4 years.

You also have to think about your life after college. You could wind up getting a job that requires you to be away from home 10 hours a day. What happens to your yorkie then? Luckily, I work less than 2 miles from my apartment and come home every day at lunch. Dogs are a gigantic responsibility. I skip lots of fun twentysomething stuff for Howie. I work 30 mins outside of Philadelphia and if I didn't have Howie I would live in the city and be around lots of other fun people my age. But I have him, so I live in the suburbs close to my work so I have more time with him and he has a yard to run in. I rarely ever go to Happy Hours and I really limit my time out on the weekends with my friends b/c I don't want him to be home alone for too long. I don't mean to rain on your parade.. I'm just sharing my college experience and what went through my head when I was in college and wanted a puppy.

If this stuff isn't applicable to you, then I hope you find one soon! I was persistent in my search and was willing to drive a good distance and I got Howie for $800. These little dogs are definetly worth every penny!

there will be a right time
 

You are a very responsible young adult ... My daughter wanted a Maltie in June '98 when she was going off to college the following Sept. I gave it much thought and realized that I would be responsible for everything and I was teaching at the time & my school was 10 miles away and not enuf time to travel home during lunch (45 minutes) ... so we waited until Jan. 2003 (after my husband passed away & I decided to stay home)... Monday has been my constant & loving companion. Good thingz DO come to those who wait ....
Debbie

Aw I'm happy to hear that Monday brings you so much joy. I love that name btw. :)

Thanks for the compliment ... actually we were not that creative .... She was born on a Monday and she picked us out on a Monday ... and that was that ... if we get another Yorkie, we shall name her Friday, and then everyone will ask, "What happened to Tuesday?" Joking!

Don't give up!!
 

Don't give up. Like other post, I waited for many years to have another yorkie. I am still wondering if I can do it or not. (I'm planning to adopt one next month!!) With my new job, I can come home during lunch and also I can sneak a yorkie to my office once in a while. But still I wonder if I can provide a good stable happy home for my yorkie. Until this new job, I told myself I can't have a yorkie because I work 60 hours or more a week and business trip few times a year. I couldn't give all the attention that yorkie deserve. Now I found a new job where the hours are more flexible and close to home.
Things happens for a reason. I'm sure the right time will come to you soon and will find a perfect furbaby!!!!

I agree don't give up. It has taken me years to fulfill this dream!

I waited a loooong time for a Yorkie too and now I have one :D My hubby had never had a dog before and is afraid of having one because he simply do not know how to deal with them. My in-laws never had a pet and do not encourage us so I waited and waited and be patient but eventually I wanted a puppy so badly because I felt so lonely here and patience do pay off ;)

Yorkies in my area can cost anywhere from Can$4k(show quality) or more to Can$300+ (adopting from shelters).My baby was $700 because he is a pet quality and he was the last of the litter and the others were all sold so the breeder was pretty easy to negotiate with :p Wait until you are more financially sound..it is not just buying a puppy. It is also buying his supplies, toys, good food, vet visits that will also take up some costs. Good luck to you and be patient. Your doggie will come by, just keep on praying for your puppy.