All my life, I grew up with a dog. Since before I could remember I had a furry best friend and now I don't have that in my life. When I was a baby my parents got a Samoyed puppy that I instantly bonded with. I grew up with her by my side and if I ever had a bad day or I was sad she was always there to cheer me up. I have always had a special connection with animals because of the relationships I had growing up. I've lived in my own apartment for nine months now completely companion free. It has been a lot harder than I had thought it would be.
Quite honestly, the hardest part about moving out was not having my baby whenever I was home. Before I moved out I had three dogs at home, one of which was truly was my baby. When I get home from a long day of school and work, I need some extra affection, there was always someone who is happy to see me. Granted, my boyfriend is happy to see me when I get home but it's a different feeling.
So about a month ago, I borrowed my baby from home. I took her for about three days. Man, did those three days make a difference. When my mom came to pick her up I was so sad to see her go but I felt way different than I did before. I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and I didn't have to be so negative anymore. I felt like myself again and I almost felt like a part of me was whole again. I personally feel that I truly need a dog or even just an animal in my life. I really think that I need it and that it helps me be a better person. The affection of an animal is something like absolutely nothing else. It is truly irreplaceable.
See, the problem is I have two other roommates who I don't plan on living with forever. I need a dog to be with me and I cant have one where I am. Our landlord says no pets allowed but all of our neighbors have dogs. Another problem my boyfriends keeps reminding me is our roommates. If we got a dog now and six months from now get our own place, our roommates will be jealous and wont think it is fair that we get to keep the dog. One of the issues that I feel the strongest about is that we do not have a back yard. A 900-square ft apartment is not the right environment for a dog, they need to be able to run free and wonder around when they desire. It kills me, I hate this situation more than anything. I think about it all the time, each and every day.
There really is nothing I can do about it other than continue to borrow my baby from home. A piece of me is slowly dying without that kind of companionship every day. The only way for me to be able to get a dog is if my boyfriend and I move out and get our own place. Unfortunately, my boyfriend and I cannot move out on our own because California is too expensive for our budget. With paying for school, a car payment, insurance, phone bills and really just life. Until that day comes, I am just going to suck it up and just keep stealing my baby from my parents. Hopefully, until the time comes this will have to do for now.
About the Creator
Keep reading
More stories from writers in Petlife and other communities.
You're Nobody Until You've Been Ignored By A Cat
Introduction I am currently reading the excellent "The Pie At Night" by Stuart Maconie and he mentions that he has a homemade fridge magnet that he bought from a craft fair somewhere in Lakeland that has a wooden cat with googly eyes that states "You're Nobody Until You've Been Ignored By A Cat" and that is something that happens to me very often, so it would imply that I am not Nobody.
By Mike Singleton - Mikeydred3 days ago in Petlife
How to take care of your cat
Feed them natural food, not commercial dry powdered foods. Although natural foods involve more preparation, it really doesn't with the right steps. You can prepare a lot of natural cat food and store it in the fridge or freezer. When storing it in the freezer, be sure to put it in separate containers. You can also mix a little bit of vinegar or wine if storing it in the fridge to make it last longer. Note that storing it longer will also decrease the nutrition, taste, texture, and aroma of the food. If the cats are not spoiled or native, they'll still eat it anyway. Only mix probiotics and vitamins when you're ready to give the food. You can search on Google for foods that aren't allowed for cats and foods that are appetizing to cats. I usually mix the food with allowed fruits and veggies. Not to add too much because they won't eat it. I also mix meat stock, rice, and some commercial cat food to save more money and increase nutrition, thereby preventing diseases and veterinary expenses. When I can't give them anything, I give them rice with soy sauce mixed with a little bit of malunggay. Cats have little kidneys, so don't give them soy sauce often, which is high in sodium. It said on Google that grinded pumpkin seeds can get rid of worms, but I haven't tested it. If youre planning to give it, though, be sure to test it first on one cat and a very small amount, then monitor for the cats behavioral changes. Same procedure when introducing other types of food. If effective, maintain the diet so the worms will be completely eradicated and nutrition levels maintained. Also, clean the cage with Clorox to remove the eggs on the surfaces so the worms won't come back to the cat.
By Jan Angelo Maghinang6 days ago in Petlife
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.