11-04-2015, 04:08 PM
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Advice to a 13 year old
Me, Veronica and Mimi went out today. Over lunch the subject turned to dogs. Mimi says I want a dog but mum says no.I say to Mimi,if you got a puppy tomorrow it would probably still be around when you are 25,they need walking every day,vets bills are huge and if you left home what would happen?
Bless she is a bright girl-in her face and eyes she started to think about it.
11-04-2015, 05:51 PM
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Re: Advice to a 13 year old
Originally Posted by realspeed
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I was told around that age when you get married and have a place of your own you can have any pet you like.
11-04-2015, 11:28 PM
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Re: Advice to a 13 year old
I can't ever remember being without a dog when I was a kid. Mum always loved animals. My brother was more for reptiles, but I always loved dogs and horses, and used to ride regularly.We also had cats, guinea pigs, fish, plus the school 's rabbits during the school holidays.
I can only ever remember being without a dog once in my life, just for a few months, then the next one arrived!
OG, I think you're right explaining to your friend about the responsibilities. Also, if 'Mum' doesn't want one, it wouldn't work, even if you helped out with veterinary fees.
I would ask her who would get up at night when the pup cries? Who would have to clean up the wee's/poo's all day when she's at school? And who would have to walk it when Mimi's out with boyfriends soon ...
Maybe she could get a Saturday job at kennels when she's old enough, and see if she still likes the idea when she has more experience?
12-04-2015, 08:41 PM
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Re: Advice to a 13 year old
My kids were told "No" well in advance of the stage where'd they'd ask for a pet. No way, no how were they ever getting a pet because I'd have been the one lumbered with it. I had no pets when I was young and I couldn't see the point in having one even when I was a kid.
13-04-2015, 06:26 AM
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Re: Advice to a 13 year old
Originally Posted by Tachyon
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My kids were told "No" well in advance of the stage where'd they'd ask for a pet. No way, no how were they ever getting a pet because I'd have been the one lumbered with it. I had no pets when I was young and I couldn't see the point in having one even when I was a kid.
lumbered..
That says it all .. You see those of us who love our pets know its not about burden, its about having a special freind to share life with.
13-04-2015, 08:23 AM
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Re: Advice to a 13 year old
Originally Posted by Cass
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That whole post is sad, you were denied something so you did the same to your children.lumbered..
That says it all .. You see those of us who love our pets know its not about burden, its about having a special freind to share life with.
Many people don't live lives compatible with having and animal either.
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