OPINION | our words » nmartin http://blogs.dailyemerald.com/opinion ODE opinion blog Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:00:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 The Pups and Downs of Buying a Dog in College http://blogs.dailyemerald.com/opinion/2008/10/29/the-pups-and-downs-of-buying-a-dog-in-college/ http://blogs.dailyemerald.com/opinion/2008/10/29/the-pups-and-downs-of-buying-a-dog-in-college/#comments Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:34:55 +0000 nmartin http://blogs.dailyemerald.com/opinion/?p=51 I recently purchased a dog, a beautiful little Beagle puppy named Shasta. Many people I’ve met in college have debated whether to get an animal in college. Some think it’s too much of a commitment and a responsibility; others aren’t sure if they are going to have enough time to provide ample care.  For me, it was a no brainer.

I’ve always wanted a puppy of my very own and being in a house where I can’t have a pet, I wasn’t sure how I was going to get one.  I ended up working around it and the other day I got my baby Beagle. For me, having an animal means a little sacrifice and a lot of money, but it is all worth it. The training and the dedication to someone else’s schedule has been hard, but it has also made me realize how great it is to take care of a life other than my own.

Unfortunately, the lack of sleep and the constant attention that the animal needs is exhausting. Some people think I’m crazy for taking on such a time commitment. But when they see her, they fawn and swoon over her and I know some people are a bit jealous.

Each noise that Shasta makes is precious and I’m so glad that I made the decision to get her. Each kiss and hug means something to me and I know it means something to her too. I know can’t reverse this decision, and I’m not sure I would want to. Although it has only been a few days, I feel like she has been in my life forever and I’m so glad that she is. I know that having a pet in college is not for everyone, but for me it was the perfect choice.

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