so i just had a talked with the fam and the idea of getting a dog pretty much got shot down. my stepdad (who's a giant pussy, frankly ...) is dead scared of dogs. my mom doesn't like them. my brother is too lazy to help take care of him. it's disappointing because i know that at least for a long while this is the only house i could feasibly raise a lab in. it's big, has a huge backyard, and there's a terrific park nearby i can talk him along with for walks.
iono why but i really thought this would work out.
im kinda sad
. ive been almost obsessing over dogs for the past day and a half. oh well, maybe one day =(
btw
should you get a dog, prepare for your life to be changed. i lost sooooooooo much of my high school cynicism and jadedness interacting with this animal, and it just astounds me how willing they are to match the effort you put in. the emotions they express are genuine, their intentions pure, and the love that they give is without catches. it's worth every moment of scooping up shit and scrubbing carpets. good luck!
i really appreciate your dog related about posts intrigue. it was really a big part of what made me want to get one.