We were supposed to get a dog that Christmas. Everyone told us it was a good time to introduce a dog into the family. Our daughter was going to be 2 and very sweet with animals already. These were some of the puppies we were thinking about:
Awwww…
But then we found out we would be introducing a new baby into the family that Christmas, so we restarted the clock (and scheduled a snip-snip). By the time my last kid turned 2, I was too busy to introduce a dog into our family at all, so we just stopped the clock altogether.
Now, we’re on the hunt for a new family pet… but times being what they are, we need to find the right kind of dog for our budget.
Here’s what we found:
Poor Ellie looks like the chick at the bar at the end of the night that maybe should have said no to the Lemon Drop shots after all of those Appletinis.
I always wanted a Chupacabra.
This one’s gonna need braces. That is definitely NOT in the budget.
Maybe we should just get a cat.
Or not.
About Sugar Jones
So funny. Ah yes, another one of the downfalls in this economy.
These are tough times, indeed. :)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I think we have a chupacabra living in our backyard. You can have it for free. Just send me your mailing address.
Twitter Name: coolwhipmom
My superstitious Mexican mom would be splashing holy water on the chupacabra every time she came to visit. That’s what she did when we had a black cat. :)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
can I like this comment? haha!
Adopting a dog from a rescue organization or animal shelter is not expensive. If buying a dog is that much of a financial burden, please do your research to determine whether your family can honestly afford the vet care, food, boarding/pet sitting, etc.
Wow, Monica. You have a great sense of humor. It totally shows in your response to my tongue-in-cheek post. Thanks for reading!
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I knew you’d make some snide remark but in my experience I’ve seen many irresponsible people (you may very well be one) who treat animals as disposable toys.
I thought I was being nice. :D
Twitter Name: SugarJones
Well aren’t you just a bucket o’ sunshine? Being b*tchy to your readers is a really effective way to attract & keep followers too. Thanks but no thanks from this one. Today was my first and last exposure to your, ah, humor did you call it? Pass.
Oh Monica… you and I both know you’ll be back. Have a great week. :)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
Im with ya Monica…..why is it those that blog can dish it out but never can take the criticism! (Unfollow)
ok, ok, everyone just be nice and please relax!! Sugar loves animals and I know she didn’t mean for the post to come off the wrong way.
Monica & bone, I’m sorry if everything was taken WAY out of propoerion.
I hope you’ll give us another chance to tickle your funny bones, but if not please take my apology with you.
–Anissa
Aiming Low founder
Twitter Name: Anissa Mayhew
how about, instead of a new pet, i’ll just send you one of my kids.
Twitter Name: rockdrool
Which one? ;)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
Im with monica, many irresponsible pet owners out there. Clearly you recognize the “humor” in this post, but also felt a need to educate. Problem is you can’t educated someone who doesn’t listen and feels a need to defend. Truly not a way to attract followers!
Hi DTB! Haven’t heard from you since the last time you hated on one of my posts. You don’t have to follow me. It’s okay. We clearly do not see eye-to-eye when it comes to silly photo posts.
Twitter Name: SugarJones
Ah, Ellie! Such a cutie. I might just save that one as my desktop picture. Easiest way to own a dog… just pet the screen and adore. No feeding, watering or poop pick up!
I love Ellie! The tongue sticking out just kills me. :P
Twitter Name: SugarJones
hahaha! I’d take Ellie any day. She looks like she could use some love.
Maybe we could knit her a fuzzy little sweater? :)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I was just thinking about dogs earlier today! My kids want one so bad, but I am so not ready. When I am, I’m with you on the budget dog!
The budget dogs seem to have a lot of, ummm… character! :)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
well, if you change your mind, i think our niece still has a few kittens left over…. :-)
Twitter Name: CH_VC
Only if those kittens can be trained to unplug my computer at just the right time like in the video. ;)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
bwahahaha! :-P
Twitter Name: CH_VC
I love the one with needing braces, thanks for giving me my laugh today Sugar, I needed it :)
Oh my God, Stacey, my husband does, too! He said… nay, exclaimed, “THAT IS A COOL DOG!”
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I for sure don’t want an ugly dog – I got blessed with 3 cute kids and you don’t get to choose your kids, but you do get to choose your dog so expense aside – no ugly dogs for me! That damn cat is wors than a toddler – oh and did you see the cat was clearly signing EAT! Love THAT!
Twitter Name: sign4baby
That cat cracks me up! My kids found the site. Now they want a cat just like that one. I’m not sure I can find a cartoon outline of a cat to bring home though…
;)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
HAHA! This post reminds me of our budget friendly dogs growing up….my mom would say ‘Look, they are so ugly they are cute.’ um, ok…. good luck on your quest to find the cutest mutt available – if you would like an obnoxious short hair black cat instead you can have ours ;)
Obnoxious, huh? Sounds like our kind of cat! ;)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I will message you our address – you can come get her any time – no backsies
When I was little, we had many budget friendly dogs. My dad was always bringing something home I was allergic to.
We have a Labradoodle which also appears to be budget friendly because the people who sold Pearl to us didn’t know she was a “Designer Dog” and could have gotten $1000 more (not from us, mind you, but from someone). And because she needs to be walked 4 miles every single day, I canceled my gym membership.
Sure, she eats and that probably cancels out the gym membership but did I ever really go to the gym? No. Complete waste of money. Pearl on the other hand is a top notch toe licker and nighttime room evacuation specialist (with her extreme farts). God, I love that dog. I hope you get one, too, so we can have doggie play dates.
Twitter Name: bloggoneit
Sounds like Pearl has saved you a lot of money! Good doggie!!
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I’d take the last dog, but then I’d be worried people would be all, “Ohhh, what they say about owners looking like their dogs is true…” and my self esteem just can’t take many more beatings. I’ll stick with a super cute pricey puppy so people don’t even look up at me.
I clearly thought this through before we bought our puppy two months ago…
Twitter Name: AnunCommonMom
My husband really wants that dog. I’m afraid I’d get an earring caught on those chompers!
Twitter Name: SugarJones
I would like to have a dog. But I would not name it Monica.
…Or would I?
Twitter Name: sandiegomomma
God, I love you.
Twitter Name: SugarJones
This was the most epic comment ever. Now I must go change my shirt and wipe down my laptop because pumpkin spice latte just flew all over it.
Twitter Name: DontSpkWhinese
Yah so the discount dogs? Turns out even a forty five dollar dog will end up costing thousands and thousands of dollars in vet bills. Like, allergic to everything, a flair for the dramatic making you think she has a broken leg and just generally klutzy. Yup.
Twitter Name: thedgoddess
Oh, there are drama dogs? Yeah, I’m thinking cat. ;)
Twitter Name: SugarJones
Wow, great article post.Thanks Again. Will read on…