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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Other people can afford dog walkers, sitters and boarding and you can’t, OP.[/quote]

OP here. I can afford it, but it seems like a lot of money to spend in order to NOT spend time with your dog. It's different to me than people who have kids and then put them in daycare and send them to school -- most people do not have kids "for companionship". They do it because they want to raise kids, and part of that is getting them good care and an education.

But the main reason people get pets is for companionship. It seems odd to me to get a very high maintenance pet when you are going to be away from them for long periods of time often. I'm sure the dogs to fine with the dog walkers and sitters (and may even enjoy them), but it seems like an odd choice from the perspective of the human.

It seems like all the burden of having a pet with more minimal enjoyment because you are working/out/traveling so much. The main reason I don't have a dog is that I would not want to ever have to choose between my dog and going out to dinner or taking a last minute weekend trip, but I know people with dogs often have to do this because they will say to me "oh I'd love to do that but I have to worry about the dog."[/quote]

Be honest. You don't REALLY want a dog. People who desire children or desire pets will get them no matter what the sacrifices. The hours of companionship are worth it to them. Don't forget the nights - they count.
You seem like a very self-centered individual who has no particular motivation to place other living beings' interests above your own. And that's FINE. Just own your personality and don't ever get a pet or kids with that mindset!

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OP, your neighbor found the thread. [/quote]

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