I Adopted A Dog In College, Here's What It's Really Like | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Dogs

I Got A Dachshund In College And TBH? Best Decision Of My Life

I don't regret it one bit.

371
I Got A Dachshund In College And TBH? Best Decision Of My Life

It started a couple of years ago, I contracted a pretty severe case of puppy fever. Seeing all those cute puppy videos on Instagram and Facebook didn't help the situation. I began to visit home more and more, not just because I could see my family and my boyfriend, but because I could see our family dog. I would spend my weekends taking our little Havanese on walks, feeding her, and just giving her love. When it came time to go back to school at the end of the weekend, my heart would break. I had to leave my little buddy yet again.

After my first year of college had come and gone, I decided that I had had enough. I would make an amazing dog mom and why did I have to wait? I began looking at rescues and shelters around my hometown and doing some pretty intense research to find out which breed would best fit with my lifestyle. I didn't just want a dog, I wanted a happy, healthy dog. I looked at getting a Golden Retriever but quickly came to the conclusion that it would not be happy living the dorm life. I looked at Chihuahuas but soon realized that it would be hard to find one with the perfect personality.

After many months of researching, I finally decided I was going to get a Dachshund. They aren't too big, don't eat a whole ton, love cuddling, but also love walks. I looked at all the rescues nearest to me and finally decided to go through the Dachshund Rescue South Florida. I knew I wanted a puppy so I could raise it and grow with it, so they worked with me and finally placed me with the perfect pup!

Walking my dog around, many people come up to pet her. She LOVES all people and dogs. So many people have told me "I want this kind of dog when I grow up" and yes, you should have a level of maturity to own a dog because it is a living thing with needs and a personality, but I don't regret getting my dog while being in college at all. Having a dog to come home to after class and walk around and play with is one of the best things ever, I do regard it as the best decision of my life.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
friends
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

If I have learned one thing in my lifetime, it is that friends are a privilege. No one is required to give you their company and yet there is some sort of shared connection that keeps you together. And from that friendship, you may even find yourself lucky enough to have a few more friends, thus forming a group. Here are just a few signs that prove your current friend group is the ultimate friend group.

Keep Reading...Show less
ross and monica
FanPop

When it comes to television, there’s very few sets of on-screen siblings that a lot of us can relate to. Only those who have grown up with siblings knows what it feels like to fight, prank, and love a sibling. Ross and Monica Geller were definitely overbearing and overshared some things through the series of "Friends," but they captured perfectly what real siblings feel in real life. Some of their antics were funny, some were a little weird but all of them are completely relatable to brothers and sisters everywhere.

Keep Reading...Show less
Sorority Girls
Owl Eyes Magazine

College is a great place to meet people, especially through Greek life. If you look closely at sororities, you'll quickly see there are many different types of girls you will meet.

1. The Legacy.

Her sister was a member, her mom was a member, all of her aunts were members, and her grandma was a member. She has been waiting her whole life to wear these letters and cried hysterically on bid day. Although she can act entitled at times, you can bet she is one of the most enthusiastic sisters.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

10 Reasons Why Life Is Better In The Summertime

Winter blues got you down? Summer is just around the corner!

1008
coconut tree near shore within mountain range
Photo by Elizeu Dias on Unsplash

Every kid in college and/or high school dreams of summer the moment they walk through the door on the first day back in September. It becomes harder and harder to focus in classes and while doing assignments as the days get closer. The winter has been lagging, the days are short and dark, and no one is quite themselves due to lack of energy and sunlight. Let's face it: life is ten times better in the summertime.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

10 Things That Describe You and Your College Friends

The craziest, funniest, and most unforgettable college memories are impossible to create without an amazing group of friends.

719
College Friends
Marina Lombardi

1. You'll never run out of clothes when you have at least four closets to choose from.

2. You embrace and encourage each other’s horrible, yet remarkable dance moves.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments