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Old 08-15-2005, 07:35 PM   #8 (permalink)
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if you will both be gone to work all day then I would suggest checking out all your local rescues for a small adult dog rather than getting a pup.
A breed specific rescue organization might be a good place to look. Or if you decide on a breed you might find a breeder with a suitable adult dog that has been returned for no fault of it's own.

(I think someone here has a pug rescue link in their siggy.)

Before making the commitment I would consider what you will do if you adopt a dog and then find he DOES end up being to loud (or other things) to live happily in an apartment.
Think long and hard about this before keeping a dog in an apartment--
the logistics of taking the dog out in the middle of the night, having to actually walk the dog every time it needs to pee. Getting up an extra hour or so early before work to walk the dog, arranging for you or someone to let it out once during the day etc
Have you considered doing some classes and dog sports with your parents aussie to fill your doggie desires until you can get a home of your own?
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