Lenny, our family dog. I would just take him, but they won’t let me. I’ve considered stealing him sometime in the night. I don’t think he would bark too much…
I’ve wanted a dog forever. The doctor said a wiser choice would be fish, since I’m allergic to everything. Nevertheless, my Dad proceeded to purchase a 120 pound german shepherd. Eventually my allergies adjusted enough for us to “co-exist.” When she passed away, we switched to hypoallergenic choices: Lenny, a fluffball Bishon, and Roarke, a rescue Maltese. Poor Roarke can blame his name on my sister, who had just finished reading another Ayn Rand novel….
After moving out, I wanted a little furry companion too. My parents argued I wasn’t responsible enough. Crickets. My entire life I’ve been chided for being overly-responsible and needing to relax; what the hell kind of excuse was that? So they argued I was too busy. This was true. I was never home. So I held off–until this past fall.
I quit my full-time teaching job and moved in with my fiancee. Now, someone is always home. Another excuse made void! Finally, I had outlasted all roadblocks to my lil’ pup!
But now it’s a money thing. Upcoming grad school and a summer wedding make money tight. I suggested we give ourselves a dog for Christmas and ask family members for the rest (a cage, dish bowls, a gift certificate for getting hair did). But alas, to no avail.
Maybe I should stop basing decisions on everyone else. I’ve disregarded advice on everything from food and wine to major life decisions, so why stop now? I just want my own puppy 
It’s sort of like you took the words out of my mind. I’ve wanted a puppy [or dog rather] for so long. When living with my parents we had a golden retriever, but he was an outside dog and really “my dad’s” dog, but I never had one of my own. Once I moved out I always lived in pet free places so could never have any. Finally I decided to break the rules and ended up with two cats, because there would be a much smaller chance anyone would detect they were there. Now I have no idea if I’d be able to find a place that will allow me to have 3 pets. Even if I could, I would constantly be basing my decision on what everyone else thought. I think you should go with what you think you should do. If you’re prepared for a puppy, I say get one. Life flies by too quickly to not follow your heart’s desires.
You’re absolutely right–life does go by too quickly to waste time wishing for something….make your reality what you want it to be. Hearing someone else say it just reaffirms it
Absolutely gorgeous. A house is not a home with out a dog.
I agree! It’s hard to duplicate the love and warmth you get from those little guys…
Bless your heart – sometimes you just have to take things into your own hands and go for it!
I got mine yesterday …I am out of work and to many it seems daft to get a pup now BUT (supporting the Just Do It approach here) (1) I have the time to settle him into my household and bond with him (2) he gives me a reason to get up on a morning instead of hibernating (a 9 year old dog lets me hibernate because he knows he always gets fed even if later that usual) (3) When I knew the litter was on the way I stated I wanted pick of the boys and his name would be Dicey (it was an cross breed mating so who knew what would arrive?) … he is the only black pup in the litter of four and he has white markings so very like dice in colour – it was meant to be … never a good idea to argue with fate and serendipity! … so have you got that pup yet? If you are ready … just do it!
See, that is how I interpret life too. Sometimes people don’t see the opportunity within certain circumstances, only the limitations. Being able to acknowledge and move on serendipitous moments is something I strive for as well. Sounds to me like your choice was the right one! As for me….just scheduled to meet some pups this weekend!! Couldn’t be more excited!
So exciting — hope to see an update soon