My Future Puppy...

I'm not sure if it's a temporary condition, but I have been in Puppy Pursuit mode for a while now.

This doesn't mean i'm ready to go out and get one today, or this week or this month... but it's that feeling that you know you definitely want to consider it and start planning for when (or if) that perfect time comes.

Step 1: Choosing the type of puppy:

I think I have narrowed it down to getting a Yorkshire Terrier. These little guys are SO adorable as puppies and stay small and cute as adults! I'd have to learn how to groom them and hopefully housetrain and most importantly - not accidentally step on it since they stay around 8 lbs or less!



Step 2: Prepping for the costs of puppy ownership:

Before I get a puppy I should save up ALOT. I wouldn't be surprised if the puppy was at least $1000 initially, then the food costs, and I'd probably consider 'pet day care' often, perhaps a pet sitter because I work so long hours, vet costs, health insurance, grooming costs... yeah. Save ALOT. But look at that face...



Step 3: Prepping a list of all the reasons I shouldn't get a puppy:

This last step is what i need to linger on, so that I delay getting a pet until I know that i can handle EVERYTHING on the list of 'reasons i shouldn't get a puppy'. Things like, messing up the furniture, carpets & floors. Things like being not being able to go on trips without pre-planning. Things like daily 'poop walks' and vet appointments. You know... all the things that make owning a pet more than just "it's soooo cute!".

Sigh.
But it is sooooo cute!