For months now, all I've been thinking about is getting a job, a dog, and my own place! These are the three things that I'm most excited for as a soon-to-be college graduate, I absolutely can't wait!
This is in my dream world of course, but things are definitely falling into place! I will be completing an internship this summer at a wonderful wedding company in Greensboro! So exciting! More to come on this for sure!
There is one area that I think I'm definitely making progress on...a dog! I knew that if I planned on living by myself this was definitely something I wanted to invest in. A dog would serve as both a companion and a means of security for someone just getting out on their own. Though I won't be leaving the nest just yet, I still feel like it's the perfect time to invest in a dog because I have my family to help me train, take care of, & financially support a dog. Also, I don't have many friends that I've kept in touch with from high school, so I plan on investing all of my time in the dog and my internship.
There are so many times that I've sat in my apartment wishing I had a dog to enjoy and play with. I feel like there is no better time than now to take the plunge! It's not just something that I've decided in a day though. As I sit at work typing this post, I know that with a dog someone would have to be home to take the dog out to the bathroom or go for a walk, thoughts that are constantly on my mind. If I had a dog, what would it be doing at this moment? How will I accommodate its needs along with meeting mine? How can I give it the best life possible?
I had originally planned on adopting a dog from a local shelter, and though this is still an option, I'm realizing more and more how important it is to have a dog from the time it's a puppy. About a year ago, I fell in love with the Goldendoodle, the cross of a Standard Poodle and Golden Retriever. After doing a lot of research on the breed, temperament, everything, I am head over heels...or should I say paws:)
My boyfriend's family also has a Goldendoodle named Harlee and she is precious!
The only problem, these dogs run about $2,500 on average! This is where I am now. I know that I have so much support in getting a dog and am ready for the responsibility, but how do you foot that kind of bill as a college grad? When I find out, I'll let you know! In the meantime, I have thoroughly enjoyed asking all of my friends about their dogs and every aspect of their lives, along with reading Life With Addison, a blog about a Goldendoodle and her family!
I would love any advice you have about being a new dog owner, especially about Goldendoodles!
2 comments:
I love those pups! They're so cute! One of my sorority sisters, Taylor, has a blog about her Goldendoodle, Addison. You should check it out! She's super sweet, and would love to talk Goldendoodles for sure! Her site is www.lifewithaddison.com
Let me know when you figure that one out! I would LOVE to have a dog when I graduate!
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