Two posts in one day I must be sick or lonely or something. But Avey has inspired me. Erika and I have been tossing the idea of a puppy around for the last few months. It does seem like a really irresponsible thing to do on the surface, but neither Erika nor I are really that into being responsible. With that said I could never neglect a dog, I am home off and on throughout the day and we do not have an exciting night life. We are going to have a baby in like seven months and I really think it is important for kids to have a dog. But who wants to be training a dog when you have a baby to look after so it only makes sense to get a dog before you have a kid. Plus we need more exercise and a dog would force me to take it for walks. Anyway we are going for a road trip at the end of the month so we would not get it before then anyway. But here’s to thinkin’.
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6 comments:
Oh Tim! Such fun!
But promise me one thing. You don't have to get one from the spca, but at least go and take a look.
When I got charlie it was the first time i"d ever been to the spca and it changed me.
Seriously.
I think now would be a good time for a dog. Before the baby, and at a time when there will be someone home with it a lot.
what kind of dog would you get??
I have to say this because I am the 'budget nazi' , but aren't dogs expensive?
Ahhh I can just picture mom and dad's reaction. Yup, you should get one. A big golden lab would suit you and Erica. But get an old-timer who is nice and laid back. Hyper dogs are just annoying and will constantly knock Baby Ichiban over (when he can walk!).
Oh geez. Try not to give dad a heart attack ok?
Okay. I'm going to put my nose in here and give you some advice: WAIT UNTIL A FEW MONTHS AFTER THE KID SHOWS UP TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE TIME AND ENERGY FOR THE KID AND THE DOG!!!!!
And don't forget it will be $200 to $250 for vaccines and another $200 for neuter and $30 a month for insurance if you really plan to be decent about it. And $10 a month to deworm it to make sure it doesn't pass anything on to the kid.
Veterinarian's rant now over. Do what you will.
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