getting the chance
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Slutforanimals
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Hopefully one day <3
nekdoneco123
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Rick
Zooville Settler
years ago i did but now ive set my life around my dogs, two big yards so my boy can be separated when my girls are on heat, big work shop (They have the run of) that their biggest kennel and double bed are in - plus kennels outside
its just time and money setting you life and living arrangements around the life you want in 5 years from now, i used to be a city boy but now own a home well out of town in the country.
its just time and money setting you life and living arrangements around the life you want in 5 years from now, i used to be a city boy but now own a home well out of town in the country.
Gunslinger1X
Esteemed Citizen of ZV
Getting with one ain't the issue, fitting in one is
I know how you feel. I've wanted a dog for years. I had a few meaningless flings with other people's animals, but it was just that... meaningless mutual fun. What my heart always desired was to take on a full time animal love partner. It took years... literally years, to get in a position where I could realistically own a dog, or in my case two. I busted my butt in college and graduated, took 6 months to find a job by spamming as many applications as humanly possible. Eventually I landing a good job, but that was not enough. I then had to spend a long time saving as much money as possible before I could realistically purchase a very small house and not regret it. Only then, after several year, only then was I able to get my dogs November of last year. It was 7 whole years of work and dedication.
Your path will most certainly be different than mine. But the key is patience. Patience naturally goes against our instincts for quick gratification and prompt satisfaction. But patience is worth it, as patience is a virtue. Couple that with hard work, a plan of action, and a drive to eventually better your own situation. You can then hopefully garner a situation where you can get a dog.
If you have any marketable skills, don't be afraid to job hop every 3-5 years. If you find a higher paying job in the same line of work, give your current workplace a chance to match it, if they refuse, change jobs. I know it can be scary, but life is all about taking calculated risks to better your situation for yourself. Also, if feasible, don't be afraid to move to an area with cheaper housing, may it be a few towns away, or a few states away. If ridiculous housing prices is a problem in your area.
That's about all the advise I can give to you without knowing you personally.
Your path will most certainly be different than mine. But the key is patience. Patience naturally goes against our instincts for quick gratification and prompt satisfaction. But patience is worth it, as patience is a virtue. Couple that with hard work, a plan of action, and a drive to eventually better your own situation. You can then hopefully garner a situation where you can get a dog.
If you have any marketable skills, don't be afraid to job hop every 3-5 years. If you find a higher paying job in the same line of work, give your current workplace a chance to match it, if they refuse, change jobs. I know it can be scary, but life is all about taking calculated risks to better your situation for yourself. Also, if feasible, don't be afraid to move to an area with cheaper housing, may it be a few towns away, or a few states away. If ridiculous housing prices is a problem in your area.
That's about all the advise I can give to you without knowing you personally.
that’s some astounding advice! It really is about the life decisions you make, and patience along the way. And your story and series of events helps me realize that