Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Well I'm taking this next semester off to work and going to Albany for Fall '07 and I'll be getting an apt. off campus. My dad and mom pay for my school so since it's cheaper than dorming my mom said she will help pay for my apt. You're right, I don't have a job yet...so I don't think I'm going to be getting her, Idk. I'm going to try to speak to my mom because right now we're not on speaking terms

Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Well I'm taking this next semester off to work and going to Albany for Fall '07 and I'll be getting an apt. off campus. My dad and mom pay for my school so since it's cheaper than dorming my mom said she will help pay for my apt. You're right, I don't have a job yet...so I don't think I'm going to be getting her, Idk. I'm going to try to speak to my mom because right now we're not on speaking terms

Originally Posted by SnowWa

I would have a couple questions.

You're going to move out --- when??

You don't have a job right now??

Your mother is going to help you with your apartment??

She is concerned about your one dog peeing and pooping in the house
(Two will do more!)

Another thing - if you do get an apartment - will it allow you to have two dogs... can you afford a damage deposit for two little dogs - and what if they do damage - carpets, furniture, etc....

I am not trying to critize you at all - I'm probably just a little like your mother. If you are planning to move out - she's probably thinking that you should be getting a job - and saving your money. Buying dog clothes and another little Yorkie (as loveable as all this is) is really a luxury that she probably feels you just can't afford right now.

Plus - if you stay in her house with "two" dogs - she may really start complaining about peeing and pooping... rightfully so.

And - if you move out with two little Yorkies - and then have to leave them at home while you work - training and keeping them from having accidents is even more difficult to do - and - you especially don't want this if you're in an apartment. (What if you get a little barker - another thing to consider!)

** As a mother - (not really know your situation) -- I would want my daugher to save some money, find a job, find a nice place to live --- and start out with only one little dog - and see how things work out. I think you would really find this a better and easier way to start out on your own.

Nevertheless - lots of luck and I hope everything works out well for everyone.


Carol Jean

Originally Posted by JiggityJig

Well, I don't want to be the big meanie :D, but...

You don't ALREADY have a job, but you're buying another dog? You can't support YOURSELF (ie: mom is having to help you pay the rent) but you're buying another dog?!

Speaking as a mom, it would tick me off to be paying your rent while you felt you could "afford" an expensive pet! :D My mother-in-law used to do this with my brother-in-law....she paid half of his bills because he was always short on cash.... meanwhile, he could somehow afford to go to "concerts", etc.

Hon, I really don't mean to sound condescending, and I know I do :D, but....many of us have lived many years before we could afford our dream dogs. I've wanted a yorkie all my life, and finally got one when I was nearly 40.

You're very young, and just getting out on your own, and learning to support yourself? Is this correct? In that case, I think you should feel lucky to have the dog you have, and focus on taking the best care of him that you can, and just hope that nothing goes wrong with HIM.

Then after you've reached a point of financial stability and are able to pay all your own bills on your own....THEN think about adding another pet to your budget.

Again....sorry to be the voice of practicality :D, but I think you have to look at this logically (as it sounds like your mom is!)

Originally Posted by I Love Bailey

I don't want you to be offended at all; but I am a mom and I have a college aged son who is planning on moving out on his own next month.
We have been having these conversations quite alot about the way he spends his money. (He has made alot in the last year & just blows it)
He has been wanting to get his own dog, but he is going to be renting an apartment, and there are deposits for pets. He will be working and going to school, the poor dog will be at home by himself. Then there are vet bills, food, toys, etc. Not to mention just day to day bills for himself with utilities, food, gas and car maintnance.
I told my son if he waits until he is out of school I will help him get the dog he wants but right now if my husband and I are helping him out financially
he needs to wait.
I feel that(my opinion) it would be in the best interest of the puppy to wait until you are more financially secure and can pay your own way. You have a yorkie now, enjoy her and see how college life on your own is with one dog and see if you really have the time and money for another one.

Good luck & Best Wishes,
Michele

Originally Posted by makemepretty

It's really hard to find a place to rent that allows pets, even harder if you have two :) so it's best to wait.

Originally Posted by Akina

You know you are making the right decision. First, you need to take care of yourself and your current furbaby. Then second baby. Things happen for a reason. Believe me, you will find a perfect baby in the future when you are ready. Mean time please try to work out with your mother. You only have ONE mother and you can't replace your mother with a dog..... (Even the cutest dog can't replace your mother!! :) )
I was very anxious about telling my parents about my furbaby. (I'm in mid 30's) I'm not the most responsible person in the world so I knew my parents may against the decision. But it turn out that they are very very happy and they can't wait to come visit me and Momiji near future!!!
Mean time, take care of your current furbaby and good luck with your school!!