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Spike · 01-22-2006, 08:13 PM

I'm relatively new here, so please bear with me. If I'm out of line, please correct me (nicely please

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I have read some posts from members stating how they would be leery of letting puppies go to homes with young single people. I was intrigued by that statement. It got me thinking.

I am a 20 year old student, third year university of a four year program. I still live at home, but will almost certainly move out this summer. I've lived with dogs most of my life. I buy all my puppy's supplies now, which amounts to a fair bit of money. I split vet bills with my parents.

I can see how many students and young people would not have the time to exercise and train a dog, but I think it really depends on the person. I have no problem getting up at 6am to go outside for a jog with the puppy. I used to get up at 6am to hop on the elliptical or the stationary bike, so why shouldn't I do the same with a furry companion? I don't go out partying, except for a few select occasions, namely birthdays and New Year's.

Another argument was what happens when the person starts dating? Well, that's not really an issue for me. If I meet someone, they will have to like dogs. No ifs ands or buts. As for sleeping over at that person's house, not going to happen. If for some reason I absolutely have to, then my roomate can look after the dog. I don't plan on living alone, at least, that's the plan. Travel is pretty much the same, I don't travel all that often, and when I do, I have the time to arrange for a puppy-sitter.

As a young person, do I really stand a chance of buying a puppy in the future or do I have a black mark next to my name simply by being under a certain age?

01-22-2006, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Spike Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 41 Rep Power: 57	Young People and puppies/dogs I'm relatively new here, so please bear with me. If I'm out of line, please correct me (nicely please ) I have read some posts from members stating how they would be leery of letting puppies go to homes with young single people. I was intrigued by that statement. It got me thinking. I am a 20 year old student, third year university of a four year program. I still live at home, but will almost certainly move out this summer. I've lived with dogs most of my life. I buy all my puppy's supplies now, which amounts to a fair bit of money. I split vet bills with my parents. I can see how many students and young people would not have the time to exercise and train a dog, but I think it really depends on the person. I have no problem getting up at 6am to go outside for a jog with the puppy. I used to get up at 6am to hop on the elliptical or the stationary bike, so why shouldn't I do the same with a furry companion? I don't go out partying, except for a few select occasions, namely birthdays and New Year's. Another argument was what happens when the person starts dating? Well, that's not really an issue for me. If I meet someone, they will have to like dogs. No ifs ands or buts. As for sleeping over at that person's house, not going to happen. If for some reason I absolutely have to, then my roomate can look after the dog. I don't plan on living alone, at least, that's the plan. Travel is pretty much the same, I don't travel all that often, and when I do, I have the time to arrange for a puppy-sitter. As a young person, do I really stand a chance of buying a puppy in the future or do I have a black mark next to my name simply by being under a certain age?