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maleficent · 06-10-2006, 06:01 AM

also the cost of the pet is more than just food and a leash... it's annual checkups and shots, some places require dogs to be registered and that is an additional yearly fee... plus any healthcare costs for the dog (some breeds have more health problems than others)

you already have 2 cats... the cats aren't going to be fond of you bringing in a new furry beast that will vie for your attention and not all dogs are fond of cats...

Dogs, especially at the beginning, require a lot of time for training them... they do not just train themselves...

Suggestion: Volunteer at the local humane society walking dogs, playing with dogs, cleaning up after them... that'd give you some puppy love andnot have to worry about thelong term committment

06-10-2006, 06:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	also the cost of the pet is more than just food and a leash... it's annual checkups and shots, some places require dogs to be registered and that is an additional yearly fee... plus any healthcare costs for the dog (some breeds have more health problems than others) you already have 2 cats... the cats aren't going to be fond of you bringing in a new furry beast that will vie for your attention and not all dogs are fond of cats... Dogs, especially at the beginning, require a lot of time for training them... they do not just train themselves... Suggestion: Volunteer at the local humane society walking dogs, playing with dogs, cleaning up after them... that'd give you some puppy love andnot have to worry about thelong term committment __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.