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Originally posted by scho5148
I agree with a lot of the practical points that winneythepooh7 made, although it felt as if there was a little negative edge. Just to note, there is pet insurance. It isn't for everyone, but worth looking into.
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I wasn't trying to be "negative" but think getting a pet is a huge decision and not one to be taken lightly. I think that comes with being as honest as possible about all the NEGATIVE aspects of owning a dog. Plus with the pet insurance, it doesn't cover everything. For example, if your dog breaks it's leg or get's it's eye poked playing, you will probably have to pay out of pocket for this. From what my vet tells me, pet insurance covers basic routine care, like yearly vaccinations. My friend with the charpet had pet insurance and the tumor wasn't covered. Another friend of mine has a dog and it has some kind of skin condition. That wasn't covered by their pet insurance either. Talk with your friends and family too. They can come in really handy in helping you stay grounded if this decision is really not one for you. My biggest piece of advice which is geared to those of you still in undergrad is to WAIT until you know what you are doing with your life before you make this decision. (See the CONS thread I started in chit chat for more stuff on this). The bottom line is no matter how much you educate yourself and learn about the responsibilities of dog ownership, especially as a FIRST TIME dog owner (which I am) this will be a very stressful time for you in the beginning so be prepared for that if you do get a dog.