We had a dog when I was little but when he passed my family didn't get another one. My mum got one (for my sake, kids always begging for puppies, gosh!) and I visited every weekend for a while but I don't think that's really the same.
I've been talking to my nana about getting a dog (or any pet, but dogs seem most fitting) and I just can NOT get my head around how she doesn't want one. She doesn't want to clean up after it and have to feed it and be tied down, she said when you go on a holiday you'd not be holidaying if you bring your pet, she just doesn't consider it worth it. When I told her I'm saving for a puppy she scoffed at me telling me there are better things to spend my money on!
I'm at a total loss on how to relate to her about this now. It's just a no brainer to me: pets are companions! I like animals more than people, so it's an absolute complete no-doubt-in-my-mind no brainer that I will get one. I love cats and dogs, and I brought a kitten home from a shelter when I fell in love with it and she just hated it.
I'm so confused and lost being around people who don't like animals! They don't dislike animals so how could they not appreciate the bond??
So I decided that instead of dealing with my family's weirdness, I'm moving out before I bring my puppy home. I want to train her right (and rather strictly with routine that I don't want family interfering with so early in her life) and I want her to be loved, not get vibes that she's a burden.
I can't wait! I hope my family are happy with their animal less lives ==;
