Fetching Tags Giveaway

by | Saturday | November 13, 2010 | 36 comments

I want a Boston terrier. There is a Boston terrier available for rescue at my favorite local rescue. That never happens (it’s a retriever rescue).

My husband thinks it’s a terrible idea (for the record, he said the same about Koa.) I am sure this dog won’t be available for very long, so I have a very short window of time to convince him that we should at least meet her and see if she is a good fit. Did you see her face? Her FACE?? *squish*

I need your help to convince him. My argument is “You don’t need to do anything for the dogs anyway” and “I need comfort after the whole telethon thing.”

Give your best argument for why he should consider having us adopt one more dog- just one!- and I will pick my favorite for a custom Fetching Tag.

*The Fetching Tag goes to Kim for invoking not only size-ist remarks but remembering my guilt over Skippy. Julia came in a close second with the baby remark, though- that is an EXCELLENT argument.

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  • Tabitha

    Its not like its another BABY…. geez!
    Dont worry, Sean won’t let me have a fourth cat either. I got your back sister, I say go for it.

  • http://rescuedinsanity.com Kristine

    When are things ever going to be aligned to perfectly ever again? I say that it’s a sign. A sign that this adorable little Boston Terrier, your dream dog, is meant to go home with you.

    Besides, he’s your husband and he loves you so he should understand how important this is to you.

  • http://ofcowstailsandchewtoys.com Ashley

    #1 reason: More blog fodder!

  • http://www.notyetavet.net Veterinary Student

    One of my best friends told her now husband on their first date: “I’m going to be a veterinarian and I’m adopting a lot of animals. If that’s not OK with you, don’t call me again.” Clearly, the spouse of any vet is going to be sharing time with furry, scaly, slimy, or feathery friends at some point. I think it just comes with the territory. :) And think of the holiday card picture possibilities with those ears!!

  • http://www.magicagoldens.com Erica

    How much room will a little Boston take up anyhow? Take two, they’re small.

    • Natasha

      heeheehee, this is my kind of logic, and also how I convinced MY husband that I needed four mice as pets, instead of just the originally agreed upon two: they do like companionship (so do dogs!!!) and they are very small!

      Good luck Dr. V! Can’t wait to hear about the new little guy ( ;

  • Dusty

    Better a Boston (Terrier) than an Aston (Martin)!

    But seriously.. Bostons are soo freaking Cute how could he NOT want one!

  • http://www.romeothecat.com Caroline

    Personally I think the sheer entertainment factor would be enough. Can you IMAGINE the three of your babies playing together in the backyard? O.M.G.

    If you get desperate, you can always use sheer common sense: when the wife’s happy, life’s happy.

  • Erin

    I think you should tell your husband that you already have a couple of dogs, and they’ve been wonderful so far. One more really wouldn’t be a huge problem. It just means you’ll have more love to get, and more love to give. Only good things can come of getting another dog. And it’s also better this dog have a home with people (you and your family) you know 100% will love it, then no home at all.

  • http://www.pawcurious.com Dr. V

    He hasn’t read this post yet. lol!

  • patti

    it’s not like it would be our fifth dog!!!

  • http://myspyderweb.blogspot.com Spyder

    Tell him it’s a Boston or a Great Dane? His choice.

  • rachel

    You married a vet. What did you seriously expect?

    • karen

      This one’s my fav :-)

  • patti

    yes, we have 5 rescued dogs…
    3 is a lovely number!!!

  • http://www.bosoxamy.blogspot.com Amy Palmer

    If he lets you adopt the dog, you would owe him a favor. How could he not go for that?

  • Kim

    There are two plans of attack:

    Think how this would impact you professionally. It would appear that you only enjoy large dogs and of the golden/lab varieties. You wouldn’t want the reputation of being breedist/sizist! That’s just terrible PR for the blog.

    The other would impact you personally. After Skippy, you need to prove to yourself that you can handle a smaller dog.

    (The bonus point would be that you want another female in the house but don’t tell him about that…)

    • http://www.pawcurious.com Dr. V

      OK, I have to give it to you for that comment. I’ll catch up with you after the blogathon and get you set up!

      • Kim

        Woo hoo! (and it isn’t by accident that out of the six beings in our house, five are female :p)

  • http://girl-dog-oven.blogspot.com Diana

    Far easier to ask for forgiveness than to request permission…what kind of argument could he put up if he just came home one today to a new dog? He couldn’t put the poor thing through the trauma of the shelter again, could he?

    ;-)

  • http://lab-mom.blogspot.com/ Elizabeth and The Lab Crew

    You don’t need her, “she” needs you!

  • Kristy

    I don’t have any good arguments, when I wanted a new pet I just went out and got one, or one miraculously came into my life. But I did want to say that the blog-a-thon has come at the perfect time to distract me from studying for my Pharmacology exam, so thank you. Last one before break!

  • http://www.dogangeljewelry.com Amy

    It would be worth it for the Fetching Tag alone, which would read “Boston or Bust”

  • http://www.bonecancerdogs.org julie g.

    Just tell him it’s either another dog or another child…;)

    • http://www.pawcurious.com Dr. V

      That came in a VERY CLOSE second…can I offer you a copy of “Scent of the Missing” for your great suggestion?

      • http://www.bonecancerdogs.org julie g.

        Sure! They inspire us all to be better at what we do. Poochas Gracias!

  • http://www.biscuitsbylambchop.com Annette Frey

    Just take him there and let the Boston gaze into his eyes. If he can looks away, okay, but if not you get to take the Bosty home.

  • http://Rugerdachshunds.com Dawn-Renée

    An adult Boston is much less work or money than any puppy, child or hobby. Or you could play the you-know-what card. What!? You know everyone is thinking it!! Lol!!

  • Chris

    You should adopt her because you don’t have a small dog. And every dog lover should have a lap dog. Plus what better home could she go to?

  • http://www.facebook.com/rudysjoint LauraAndRudy

    Tell him it COULD be the other way around…that you found a LAB you want to adopt at a Boston rescue. Suddenly I’m sure the Boston will look better and better. ;)

  • martina

    Unlike your other canine family members, this one is small and can be picked up without worrying about back injury. Small dogs eat less food. They can sit on your lap and keep you warm while you watch football games.

  • http://www.pawprintcitytimes.com Vicky

    Use the excuse I always use…we don’t have one that color.

  • rachel

    Brody had Koa for company, now you need a buddy for Apollo, and at least the Boston is the right size (Wrong species maybe, but the size is right!)

  • Kate

    You need the Boston so Koa has a puppy to play with to help her loose weight!

  • Melissa Wetherell-Moore

    Something simple. Everyone *needs* a terrier in their life.

  • Patti

    How many pounds did Koa lose? If you adopt this small pup, you’ll merely end up at about same total family weight as you were before.