A new doggie (MAYBE)

starry15 · 11-17-2007, 01:11 PM

We went into a dog store that is small but they sell homemade dog treats. Got some for star for thanksgiving and there was this big Alaskin mulamite. Now im afraid of Big Dogs but not him. I went over to him and petted him and he licked me. I never been around a dog that huge and he was so freindly. He was a therapy dog. So I think i got my mom convinced to let us get star a playmate and I got her convinced that maybe an Alakain mulamite! So wish me luck!

sorry I havent been on much I know. I have been dealing with things and I need to find who I was really inside and get over my depression and my best freind Fiorella and Steven (Chaikoymorganna and jr.dogexpert on DF) helped me and they said something so nice to me, It made everything change. So Im back for a while. I broke MY CAMERA. UGH. But Its okay because my dad is giving me a Kodak camera thats 6.2 megapixal for christmas!

Dakota Spirit · 11-17-2007, 01:18 PM

Wait a minute though - you've had numerous threads in which you couldn't get Star the vet care he needed because either your parents didn't want to take him, or you couldn't afford it. How are you going to afford a second dogs - a big dog no less? That means double the vet costs, double the food bill, double everything...

I also think you need to do some more research into Mals before making a decision. You cannot base the entire breed off of one dog you met for a few moments. You need to be absolutely sure that the breed is right for your family.

Alaskan Malamute Club of America:
http://www.alaskanmalamute.org/amca/index.asp

Darkmoon · 11-17-2007, 01:48 PM

Seems Dakota beat me to it but, wasn't it you that said your dad hated dogs and kept Star in the basement? Why on earth would you want to bring another dog into your family when your current one is locked in a basement instead of being with the family? Besides that, Malamutes are HIGH energy dogs. Many end up in shelters because they get bored and end up chewing up things and become destructive. I love them to death, they are beautiful dogs, but I would never own one.

I honestly say wait until your out on your own before you get another dog. Yeah it may be 5 or 6 years away, but think of the dog. What are you going to do with the dog when you go away to college? Most dorms don't allow pets. Are you going to allow your parents to keep your dog in the basement with out any attention while you’re away at school? Think long term and think about all the troubles you've had with your family and Star.

starry15 · 11-17-2007, 03:05 PM

Well Most of what I say came from my depression. My dad likes star but he dont want star upsatairs because of the hard wood floors. Star is more high energy then any dog breed. I think i can handle that. I dont want a puppy just an older dog. Star may have some problems but nothing i cannot fix. My mom said yes but my dad will say no probily becuase of him getting me a new matress which is like 800 dollars.

MagicToller · 11-17-2007, 04:12 PM

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My mom said yes but my dad will say no probily becuase of him getting me a new matress which is like 800 dollars.

Shouldn't everyone at home be 100% supportive of bringing in another dog?

Perhaps I'm crazy, but adding another dog to the family because you saw one you fell inlove with at the sore isn't the best reason in the world. It's a recipe for disaster, and the dog will feel the brunt of it.

Dakota Spirit · 11-17-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MagicToller

Shouldn't everyone at home be 100% supportive of bringing in another dog?

Yes, ideally they should.

If your current dog has problems (training problems I assume?) then that needs to be fixed BEFORE you add another animal to the household. If you can handle it - then start handling it. Why would you want to add another dog to the mix when all of Star's problems haven't yet been worked out?

My main concern however, is still the vet care. Perhaps it would be different if you hadn't had so many threads. I recall just one where Star was having trouble using his back legs and your parents would not take him to have it checked out. Perhaps it's just me, but I could never see bringing another dog into that kind of environment.

starry15 · 11-17-2007, 06:54 PM

I kind of thought that post was rude. He is fine now with his hind legs. They got better in 3 days. He is in a good home. If you dont think he is well thats your problem. He is loved. That was realy really rude to say basically that I abuse him. Im not a perra & I dont abuse him.

My Dad just said NO because of he spent alot of money into a new matress and he dont want a big dog in the house. So Can the mods please Close this topic?

MagicToller · 11-17-2007, 07:13 PM

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He is loved.

No one is questioning whether or not you love your dog. "Love" has many colors, and sometimes, just plain "love" isn't enough. As dog owners who are concerned with the idea that you want to bring another dog into your home, we're merely trying to bring light to the fact that you have had issues before and suggest that perhaps a new dog is the the best idea. No one is trying to be rude here.

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My Dad just said NO because of he spent alot of money into a new matress and he dont want a big dog in the house.

Hmm.. maybe all the more reason not to get another dog.

starry15 · 11-17-2007, 08:06 PM

Not talking about you im talking about dakota. Not trying to sound disrepect ful or anything but maybe you should learn about the person life before you assume. I just said I was hoping to get it i wasnt sure. I felt like you said that I abused star. I would never do that. You know what, Im just gonna stop posting here. I talked about this on other Fourms and they never said anything like that. Lets say you could of "worded it better"

Magic, you said it in a nice way. I love star he is all I got. I am only 15 y'all know im not in control of my parents. They bring in the money not me. In all the vedios he is happy he dont look like abused dog.

So im not getting the new dog so lets END this topic before anymore fellings get hurt.

chaikoymorgana · 11-17-2007, 08:13 PM

You are right. Having a new dog (specially an alaskan malamute) is a huge responsibility. However, carrie has proved us all that she is responsible enough to have a dog like star (who, although he is 13, has loads of energy and even the vet said it looked like a puppy).

Dakota Spirit · 11-17-2007, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by starry15

That was realy really rude to say basically that I abuse him. Im not a perra & I dont abuse him.

No, I didn't basically say that, nor do I think that, nor did I mean it in any way.

I really am sorry if it came off to rough sounding or rude. I was not assuming - simply going off of what you've posted thus far. In any case, I'll drop it.

Once again, sorry if it came off rude. That was not my intent.

Puppy_love_122 · 11-17-2007, 09:15 PM

You have complained about your parents not letting you walk Star and you are thinking about getting a mal- a breed that is bred to run miles a day...I dont think its a very good idea.