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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm the mom. My kids desperately want a dog, and I know my husband does too, though he doesn't take their side against me. We live in a small houes, and already have two cats. I've never had a dog but my husband grew up with them and had several as an adult before we met. I feel terrible saying no, but I know I will get stuck dealing with all the unpleasant aspects of having a dog--cleaning up poop in the backyard, walking it early in the morning etc. Plus I worry about the cats--what if they don't get along with a dog? Plus we would probably have to hire a dog walker once we go back to school and work, which is an expense I don't want to add right now.
Am I a horrible person?[/quote]

You are not a horrible person but, my kids wanted a dog and my husband was for it too.  I knew it would be mostly me but, I said yes when they were 9 and 11.    But now?  It has been nine years and I really love this dog.  The dog has bonded to me and it is basically my dog.  During the quarantine I've kept sane by walking the dog.  I don't mind cleaning up her poop because she is my dog.  Sort of like changing my kids' diapers but, wouldn't want to change a stranger's baby.

Also, my dog lives with cats.  We had an older cat that she used to chase but, when he died we got a few cats when kittens.  One of my cats is in love with her.  She rubs against her and follows her.   My dog is older but, does not chase any of them.  They get along beautifully.  If you do get a dog do not get a dog that herds or is in their nature to chase.  My dog is a mutt.  We think part lab, chow, retriever.

If you don't want a dog than don't but, you may enjoy it.[/quote]

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