Q. Throughout my life, I have been critisized, put-down, and made fun of because I don't have a dog. I am in middle school, so when someone says something mean to you, you don't forgive and forget easily. No one in my family beleives that I can take care of and support a dog of my own, not even my friends. Its hard to know that the only person you can count on to beleive in you is yourself. Not having a dog has had a major impact on my middle school life. I can't participate in school activities having to do with animals. I can't take feild trips to humain societies without bursting out into tears. I see people who have dogs and don't take care of them and I get mad. I am very elegable to do things around the house, but when I try I am never agnolaged. I don't think my parents understand how I feel, or what it's like to be in my shoes. They both had five dogs when they were growing up. How could I convince my parents that I am responsible enough to take care of a dog?
A. You could volunteer at your local animal shelter a few hours a week or maybe try dog walking on weekends. See what is all involved in taking care of a pet. Stick to it, Maybe your parents will see how committed you are. Good Luck!
How to take care of a dog with arthritis?
Q. Hi my 7 year old husky was diagnosed with arthritis. I wanted to see if any other owners that have/had arthritis could give me some tips on how to take care of a dog with arthritis. Thank you I could greatly appreciate it.
A. I have two 13 yr old girls who both have arthritis.
I give them an herbal otc product called Boswellia.
Read this PubMed site which has a study using Boswellia.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14994484
This has done wonders for both of my dogs.
I give them an herbal otc product called Boswellia.
Read this PubMed site which has a study using Boswellia.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14994484
This has done wonders for both of my dogs.
Where can I volunteer to take care of Dogs?
Q. I am 16 years old, and really enjoy doing community service works. I was wondering if there were any places near Virginia where I can take care of dogs, like local dog pounds or dog shelters. Does anyone know a place?
A. Animal shelters in your community.
Community Service and Volunteering by Teens: How to Find Opportunities
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/teenvolunteers.html
Very detailed information that discusses your many, many options - the usual and many activities you probably never thought of. Includes instructions on how to find specific volunteering opportunities (with animals, with children, just for one day, volunteer vacations, etc.).
You are NOT too young to volunteer!
Ways you can help, no matter how young you are
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/tooyoung.shtml
Includes ideas for volunteering to help animals.
Community Service and Volunteering by Teens: How to Find Opportunities
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/teenvolunteers.html
Very detailed information that discusses your many, many options - the usual and many activities you probably never thought of. Includes instructions on how to find specific volunteering opportunities (with animals, with children, just for one day, volunteer vacations, etc.).
You are NOT too young to volunteer!
Ways you can help, no matter how young you are
http://www.coyotecommunications.com/stuff/tooyoung.shtml
Includes ideas for volunteering to help animals.
How can i convince my parents that I will take care of a dog?
Q. I really want a dog, and I told my parents that I will take care of it 100%, I will get a job next summer to hep pay for it, I will walk it every day, etc. I even went online and decided that I want to adopt a Boston Terrier from a rescue organization. I get very good grades, do all my chores without being asked, and am an all around good kid. however, my parents think I will not take care of the dog-although they have no prior experiences to reference, and they say they will be stuck with the dog when I go to college in 3 years. After they voiced their concerns I went online and found an apartment complex close to the college I want to attend that allows dogs, I realize the first year I have to live on campus but after that I can move off campus and bring the dog with me. I told my parents, and they still think I will not stick to my word. Is there anything I can do to show my parents that I really can take care of a dog?
Also my only sister's going off to college and my parents are divorced so im going to be going between houses by myself and im going to be stuck with adults for the next three years- a dog would be a companion so i would be less lonely
Also my only sister's going off to college and my parents are divorced so im going to be going between houses by myself and im going to be stuck with adults for the next three years- a dog would be a companion so i would be less lonely
A. You sound like a responsible kid to me, I doubt that your being able and willing to care for a dog is at the heart of your parents objections. Ask your parents if there are any conditions under which they would consider letting you have a dog. If your parent are really dead set against dogs then I really suggest that you wait until you are on your own to get the dog. The hassle you will have to lay on your parents to get your way is going to make everyone unhappy for years.
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