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I really want this dog...?  

answers 0:A neighbor of ours is moving and can't afford to take his dog with so he's asked my family to take the dog.We currently have three dogs.My mum doesn't want him but my dad does. He has rotten teeth and would need a $1000 surgery for it but the current owner has offered to get him dental insurance, pay the first month and the deductible and is willing to purchase two 50lbs bags of food for him as well. I will be starting a job within the next month (neighbor moves in a month) and I would be able to pay for him and I will be moving out of the house in a year and would take the dog with me.So basically, with all this information, i need help/advice on how to approach this as I'm already attached to the dog and he needs a loving home.I need to get both my parents to say yes....Show moreanswers 1:sorry but this is adog. have it put to sleep and give the $1000 to a humananswers 2:! this guy clearly can't be bothered to take proper care of his dog. What makes you think he's actually going to do what he says and contribute so much? he "SAYS" he's going to do that, but considering he's failed to take proper care of this dog, Sounds to me like he's full of crap and just saying it so you'll take the dog. You're going to be stuck taking in a dog you can't afford to care for.answers 3:Ask your parents why they don't want the dog. Then shut up and LISTEN. After they are finished listing their concerns, politely and respectfully ask for a couple of days to work out a plan to alleviate their concerns. Ask them for a list of what needs to be done - i.e., maybe you need proof of that insurance, or several hundred bucks, or an estimate from two vets for the procedure that the dog needs, etc.Finally, if you CANNOT take this dog, then instead focus your energies on what is best for him. If you start now, there is a good chance that you can help him get a great home/! into a reputable rescue instead of dumped at a shelter....answ! ers 4:Tough. You have three dogs you dont take care of and since you are a child and can't own any pets and don't pay for the vet bills you have zero say in getting another dog. You can't make your parents say yes to another dog they can't afford and you wont tkae care of. Are YOU going to pay for the expensive vet bills to have the dogs rotting teeth removed? How about the 1,000 a year for the dogs general upkeep? Insurance won't cover the teeth extraction since its a existing condition. If you want the dog then get a job and move out...answers 5:Insurance companies will not insure a dog for a pre-existing condition.Never buy more than one months supply of food as it will go stale and the dog will get sick resulting in more vet bills.It's your parents house, their rules, live with it or move out with this dog....answers 6:Insurance won't cover preexisting conditions, so the dental will need to be paid by someone, out of pocket. And if his teeth are that bad, he may have! organ damage as well. Often there is more to these things than are revealed to us. Does your mom say why she is opposed to the dog? Without understanding her reasons, there is no way to convince her. Adding another dog is more than an expense - it's more walking and grooming, more yard clean up, more mess. Is this dog used to living with other dogs? A new dog does upset the balance in the household - three dogs is frankly a lot, and the fourth one may tip things over the edge. This is a decision that needs to be made with the mind as well as the heart....answers 7:Were on Earth are you were a tooth removal costs a $1000? A couple of my rescues had rotten teeth removed too and it never cost more than $150 depending on the amount of teeth.answers 8:No means no. You already have 3 dogs.