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13 'Ruff' Realities Anyone Who Wants A Dog, But Doesn't Need A Dog, Faces Every Day

It's a sad reality.

Victoria Tarkington

Sep 20, 2018

University of Arkansas

13 'Ruff' Realities Anyone Who Wants A Dog, But Doesn't Need A Dog, Faces Every Day

Victoria Tarkington

I love animals. I wanted to be a vet when I grow up, so of course, I love animals. I also want a dog, but sadly I am in college. Deep down I know I probably don't need a dog, but that doesn't mean I don't want one. If I had to guess, many of you reading this are like me and want nothing more than to have a dog to call your own, but you also know that wouldn't be a wise choice for many reasons. Here are 13 realities that we, dog owner wannabes, face every day.

1. Your heart skips a beat anytime you see a dog

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You gotta soak up every second you get to spend with a dog, because each second is a blessing to you.

2. You call your mom to ask for a dog every chance you get

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"Hey mom, so I know you said no last time, but I really think a dog would be a good addition to my life."

3. And then you cry because she told you "no"... again

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How dare she deprive you of your happiness??

4. You scan the internet daily to see all the dogs you could be giving your love to

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It's torture seeing all those dogs in need of homes, but you just can't stop yourself.

5. You calculate how much money you would need to take care of a dog

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Maybe if you just don't eat dinner for two weeks a month then you might have enough to cover the vet bills associated with owning a dog.

6. You silently judge everyone who does have a dog

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It must be nice to come back to a four legged fur ball of love every day, huh?

7. You start to miss your dog from back home

8. But you secretly wish you were them

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Okay yep you caught me. You lucky duck, I really wish I owned your dog.

9. You realize you really miss your dog from back home

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Surely you would get your dog fix if you could just see your dog from home.

10. So then you go home just to see your dog

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They're great, but you know you're gonna have to leave them after the weekend is over.

11. You contemplate bringing your dog with you back to college

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That might be the greatest idea you've ever had in all your life.

12. Ultimately, you know it wouldn't be wise for you to bring a dog into your life right now

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As bad as you might want one, you have to accept that it wouldn't be fair to you or the dog to adopt one at this point in your life because you wouldn't be able to give it the life it deserves.

13. So you just keep loving on everyone else's dog until the day you get your own

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You might not have a dog, but you can still spread your love for pups around to all the dogs you are lucky enough to encounter.

I, like many people, really wish I had a dog. But unfortunately, now is just not a time when I am prepared to own a dog. If you are going through this, know you're not alone. Our day will come. So until then, love every dog you meet to ensure you get plenty of practice for when you own your own someday. Because dogs are really wonderful creatures who deserve all the love in the world.

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1. Your heart skips a beat anytime you see a dog

2. You call your mom to ask for a dog every chance you get

3. And then you cry because she told you "no"... again

4. You scan the internet daily to see all the dogs you could be giving your love to

5. You calculate how much money you would need to take care of a dog

6. You silently judge everyone who does have a dog

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Phase One: The “I got this” phase

Phase Two: The “I have time” phase

Phase Three: The uncontrollable sobbing phase

Phase Four: The “help me, I've fallen and I can't get up” phase

Phase Five: The rejoicing phase

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2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

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