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Anonymous
So I've been living on my own for a year and a half now and my parents have my dog on the other side of the state and I only see them like three times a year.

And I just realized how short a dog's life is... I'm only going to see my dog a handful of times for the next 5-7 years of her life and now I can't stop crying.

I want my dog living with me, /an/... I've had her throughout college and was my best friend through those tough times... and now... now my parents give me the whole "but you have a full time job and are practically never home" line.

Do they raise a good point or is it bullshit? I'm hundreds of miles away from anyone who loves me as family and I don't think I can take another month of this.
>> Anonymous
They raise a very good point. You're at a time in your life where it's not really feasable, and as much as you think it might be a good idea, you aren't home enough to take care of a dog. I had to suck up my pride and realize this. If you want a pet, think about something more low maintenance, and able to take care of itself. Something like a cat?
>> Anonymous
You need to either convince your parents to let you have your dog, or it's time to buy a new pet.
This keeps me awake at night too. It's so upsetting how short their lives can be, but that's one of the reasons we have to make them as happy as we can.

Good luck, /an/on. Try and talk them into letting her stay with you and explain that you really need her with you.
>> Anonymous
I dunno, personally I think it's selfish to keep a dog when you're not in the position to take care of it. If you can take care of it, and will do everything in your power to make its life BETTER living with you, all power to you.
>> Anonymous
Grow a pair.
>> Anonymous
I have a dog and a cat and I make it work. I don't see why you wouldn't be able to have an animal if you can find an apartment that would take you and it together.
>> Anonymous
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etw3aSumBEU

Don't let this happen.
>> Anonymous
>>321467
I've never seen anything that was so upbeat and so depressing at the same time.
>> Anonymous
>>321467
Jesus christ that's depressing

My dog got put down today and that video made me turn on the waterworks AGAIN :(