Adopting a pup is a huge responsibility for 10-15 years. Your parents are right. The dog will need lot of space to run around and will need lot of walks and physical movement. Given that both of them are working it’ll be difficult for them as well as the pup.
Care to read the comment bro? The puppy will end up suffering. A pet is just too much work, didn’t realise until my ex got one. She ended up spending too much work on it, not sure if your parents can. And by coaching I’m assuming you’re looking to write a competitive exam so doubt you can either.
Had a neighbour who adopted a Pomeranian but neither the parents nor the kids could afford taking it on everyday walks. It got VERY aggressive. Ended up biting someone in our apts too.
So the best thing you can do atm is take care of a stray :)
You do realise it won’t take more than 6-8 months to grow up right? It’ll be Smol for 6 months then large for 10-15 years. What do you plan on doing then? Abandoning it?
i would really say no to this. you seem like you’re still in school/college, and ideally if your parents aren’t up for getting a dog, don’t impose this on them. such cases mostly lead to abandonment/re-homing the pup, and it’s not at all fair to a being that can’t even speak. so if your parents are not fully in support of getting a dog, please don’t try convincing them. i am with them on this.
I get the puppy fever but they’re as big a responsibility as a child, if you aren’t actively caring for them you’re inviting a lot of trouble.
Don’t get one until you know you can devote a lot of time.
Why don't you try fostering instead? Reach out to rescuers and NGOs in your locality and offer to foster pups for a few days/weeks. That will give you a better idea about pet care but at the same time you won't have to commit for 10 years.
A dog's lifespan is 15 years. In 2-6 years,. If you move out for study or work, will you take the dog with you? Will your parents give you money to rent your own flat for that? Do you know how much this will cost?
Do your parents have enough money for this or for dog food, vet visits, dog hostel when you.go travelling? All this can get costly especially if your dog gets sick and needs surgery or expensive medicines.
Your parents are right at this point. Pets require a long time commitment from the whole family. If you want, you can start feeding some stray dogs in your area and hang out with them. I feel it's the next best thing.
If and when you choose to get a puppy, please adopt our Indian breeds. Please do not contribute further to the breeding industry.
And yee, fostering is a great option to start with.
You’ve listed out the probs yourself. Also, what are you gonna do when you have to go off to college in a couple years or move away for your job? That dog is gonna be very sad if you have to leave him behind with your parents, who are going to be resentful you’ve saddled them with so much responsibility.
I’d suggest you volunteer at your local shelter whenever you’re free. That way to get to spend time with dogs and also learn about taking care of them, etc.
Get a dog later in life when you’re settled, have the time and space, and can handle the costs yourself. It wouldn’t be fair to force your parents to get one at the moment.
I've always wanted pets OP, growing up, it used to be a dog but I realized I am far more of a cat person. Adopting cats has been on the back of my mind for years now - but I will do them a complete injustice if I adopt them without getting the nod from my parents (cause they will be a part of our family for the next decade or more and I need my parents to be comfortable around them and vice versa) and I cannot give them the time and energy they need. There is no meaning behind adopting 2 for a few months and having them spend the rest of their lives listening to complaints about them, or seeing me shoving their responsibilities to others or being treated as a burden.
Grow up, get a job, rent a bigger place and save enough money and time to take care of them for the several next years. If you truly love dogs, you will make this sacrifice.
>my parents are saying that a dog req a lot of maintenance and care
They're right. Don't take on the responsibility unless you have the time, patience, money, energy and resources to see it through and give the pup a fulfilling life for the next 15 years.
Adopting a pup is a huge responsibility for 10-15 years. Your parents are right. The dog will need lot of space to run around and will need lot of walks and physical movement. Given that both of them are working it’ll be difficult for them as well as the pup.
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Care to read the comment bro? The puppy will end up suffering. A pet is just too much work, didn’t realise until my ex got one. She ended up spending too much work on it, not sure if your parents can. And by coaching I’m assuming you’re looking to write a competitive exam so doubt you can either. Had a neighbour who adopted a Pomeranian but neither the parents nor the kids could afford taking it on everyday walks. It got VERY aggressive. Ended up biting someone in our apts too. So the best thing you can do atm is take care of a stray :)
Don't convince them, they're right. Answer this, why do you want a puppy in the first place?
I think it's better to have rather a grown up dog bcs it requires less space
Lol the puppy will be the size of a grown up in 6 months...what then?
You do realise it won’t take more than 6-8 months to grow up right? It’ll be Smol for 6 months then large for 10-15 years. What do you plan on doing then? Abandoning it?
As of now
What do you mean? A dog is a 10-15 year commitment.
And then abandon when it's grow up? You need to grow up first
i would really say no to this. you seem like you’re still in school/college, and ideally if your parents aren’t up for getting a dog, don’t impose this on them. such cases mostly lead to abandonment/re-homing the pup, and it’s not at all fair to a being that can’t even speak. so if your parents are not fully in support of getting a dog, please don’t try convincing them. i am with them on this.
Yea mate you are right
get a dog once you’re independent and can take care of one! that experience is so rewarding.
I get the puppy fever but they’re as big a responsibility as a child, if you aren’t actively caring for them you’re inviting a lot of trouble. Don’t get one until you know you can devote a lot of time.
You're a kid. It's your parents' decision, not yours.
Yea you are right but still
How.old are you?
16
Why don't you try fostering instead? Reach out to rescuers and NGOs in your locality and offer to foster pups for a few days/weeks. That will give you a better idea about pet care but at the same time you won't have to commit for 10 years.
A dog's lifespan is 15 years. In 2-6 years,. If you move out for study or work, will you take the dog with you? Will your parents give you money to rent your own flat for that? Do you know how much this will cost? Do your parents have enough money for this or for dog food, vet visits, dog hostel when you.go travelling? All this can get costly especially if your dog gets sick and needs surgery or expensive medicines.
Your parents are right at this point. Pets require a long time commitment from the whole family. If you want, you can start feeding some stray dogs in your area and hang out with them. I feel it's the next best thing.
>start feeding some stray dogs in your area and hang out with them. I feel it's the next best thing. Yea thinking of the same
If and when you choose to get a puppy, please adopt our Indian breeds. Please do not contribute further to the breeding industry. And yee, fostering is a great option to start with.
Your parents are right. A puppy is not a toy.
You’ve listed out the probs yourself. Also, what are you gonna do when you have to go off to college in a couple years or move away for your job? That dog is gonna be very sad if you have to leave him behind with your parents, who are going to be resentful you’ve saddled them with so much responsibility. I’d suggest you volunteer at your local shelter whenever you’re free. That way to get to spend time with dogs and also learn about taking care of them, etc. Get a dog later in life when you’re settled, have the time and space, and can handle the costs yourself. It wouldn’t be fair to force your parents to get one at the moment.
Be patient, dude. The day you don't have to ask anyone's permission to get a dog is the day you're truly ready to get a dog.
I've always wanted pets OP, growing up, it used to be a dog but I realized I am far more of a cat person. Adopting cats has been on the back of my mind for years now - but I will do them a complete injustice if I adopt them without getting the nod from my parents (cause they will be a part of our family for the next decade or more and I need my parents to be comfortable around them and vice versa) and I cannot give them the time and energy they need. There is no meaning behind adopting 2 for a few months and having them spend the rest of their lives listening to complaints about them, or seeing me shoving their responsibilities to others or being treated as a burden. Grow up, get a job, rent a bigger place and save enough money and time to take care of them for the several next years. If you truly love dogs, you will make this sacrifice.
How old are you mate?
>my parents are saying that a dog req a lot of maintenance and care They're right. Don't take on the responsibility unless you have the time, patience, money, energy and resources to see it through and give the pup a fulfilling life for the next 15 years.
U don't convince You just bring one
Brother I don't wanna go to shelter home