They won't give me a reason. Mom is afraid it would die and Dad just thinks they are a hassle even though I take care of him and once I can get a job I'll start paying for everything except vet bills. Once I'm out of College I'll even take her to live with me if they want. I wanted to foster (so they did not have to have a dog while I was at college) but they refuse and think that's a horrible idea. They think I will have an emotional break down every time the dog has to go to a new home.
I know I would do things so differently with a new dog. I'll be living here for 4 more years so I will train him very well in those years. Everyday we will go for a walk, a very long one. Then on the weekends I will bring her to the park (regular not dog park) and then take her on this trail in the woods that we have down the street. I'd keep her on leash though since I don't want her to get in any dog fights. She would sleep in my room in a crate at least until I could trust her with the cats alone. I would socialize her to death
and bring her EVERY WHERE (as long as she was allowed). I also do this after school thing with my mom where we teach 2nd graders how to take care of animals and I'm the pet lady and bring in an animal every week (the gerbils on rodent day, My cat Willie on cat day, my uncles dog Phoebe on dog day, and my Leopard Gecko on reptile day) and I could bring her instead of Phoebe (if she would like that) and could teach them about how Pit bulls are good dogs despite what the media shows. I would be so happy if I could get another dog.
My mom might cave and get another dog eventually but I'm afraid she'll wait 3 or four years and then get one the year I go to College. I want to have plenty of time to train her so they only have to do quick recaps of her commands and won't have any major behavioral problems by the time I leave. Plus she'll be a little older.
I'm also afraid mom will get a dog as a surprise which I don't want. I want to be part of looking for and choosing the perfect dog.
But mostly I just really want a dog who I can love and who will love me back. Someone who I can play with and have fun with. Someone who I can teach and watch grow and learn and succeed. Someone who I can luagh at and be goofy with. Someone who will never be mad at me and will cuddle with me at night like Max used to.
She just seems perfect, plus my cat misses having a dog to sleep with
