Ok...I want to get a dog. Makayla wants a dog. Joe does NOT want a dog. Now, I've been researching what dogs to get for months now (thinking that I would smooth talk Joe when I find one...heh). A friend of a friend has a 2 1/2 year old German Short-haired pointer that she has to get rid of. The dog is fully trained and is a great dog, but she cannot keep him. Up-to-date on all shots, visits, etc...and she would GIVE the dog to me if I can take her because she just wants to make sure that Snow (dog's name) gets into a good home. Pretty cool.
So, I get home from vacation and tell Joe that I found the perfect dog for us. We're quite outdoorsy and this dog would fit right in. She's gentle, great with kids, and best of all...NOT a puppy (I don't want to get a puppy so close to having a baby). His response to this great idea...was simply, "No fucking way." He said, "If you get this dog, I'm not walking it, picking up it's shit, or feeding it. Not even after you have the baby...I don't want a dog."
I'm kinda torn...Makayla has been asking for a dog for 2 years...I want a dog (I grew up with a great German Shepherd) but I don't want to cause problems. Part of me wants to just bring the dog home...another part of me doesn't want to piss Joe off...but I remember my dad didn't want a dog either and ended up LOVING our dog...
So, what to do? What to do?? Suggestions?




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The dog would sleep on the floor. heh But, I think he just doesn't really like dogs and doesn't want one...but if I wanted to get another cat (which I don't) he would be all over it...I love our cats...but I want a dog.
at some point . Good luck

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