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Gnarly, the best $600 I ever spent
"I bought the cutest puppy ever. I'd been wanting a dog for a really long time and I was going to wait until 2009, but the extra money in my pocket let me get him this year. I saw this little guy and had to have him - say hello to Gnarly. I know it seems kind of selfish and not really stimulating the economy, but you're forgetting about the extra $200 a month I spend on: - Dog food so he can eat - Treats so I can tell him when he's being good - Toys so he doesn't eat my socks - Potty pads to save my floors - Training classes so he can be well-behaved - Car washes because he slobbers on the windows - Bitter apple spray so he doesn't eat my furniture - Leashes because he chews through them so fast and last but not least... - Printed pictures of him so I can show off my mutt Gnarly was a great addition to our family and I don't regret one bit using that money in a selfish way, b/c my seemingly selfish decision, actually really is stimulating the economy, whether I meant it to or not ;-)"
Kolleen, 28, Marketing
Chicago, IL
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You could have gone to a shelter, adopted an animal for a meager amount plus have had plenty of money left over for food, toys, etc that you purchased for the abovementioned Gnarly -- not to mention that you probably could have splurged on something just for yourself.
Posted by: Never will buy a pet in my life ! Jul 25th, 11:25
And still people continue to PAY for dogs. Actually buying them when there are SOOO many dogs desperate for homes. My rescued shelter dogs, (4 of them!), are the best dogs ever. I will never EVER pay money for a dog as long as there are adoptable pets out there.
Posted by: Amy Jul 26th, 09:43
He's a cute little guy. Thanks for giving a dog a home. I'm sure you'll have him and enjoy him for his entire life! Ignore the sour pusses, they are probably the type that adopt a dog then give it back cause they don't have a place to keep it or it's too much of a hassle.
Posted by: Maddie Jul 29th, 14:39
Wow... I mean how dare you choose to get this dog and give it your love. Seriously.
Posted by: paul Jul 31st, 13:15
Hes a cute little guy!
Posted by: Kristin Aug 24th, 00:12