Xmas Puppy: Yes or No?

I have been working hard to save money for Oregon, and by the end of my employment I will have more than what I need for the amount of time Im taking off. My parents and I are planning on getting another dog and a German Shepherd as our top choice (my idea I convinced them of with a heartfelt letter regarding my needs in a dog for my mental health.)

I have committed hours upon hours of research on German Shepherds and raising puppies and the short term and long term costs of raising German Shepherds, so I am well aware of what it takes for full ownership. I have enough money now to put down a significant "down payment" for the new puppy--in cash--to show my parents how serious and dedicated I am to step up my responsibility game. In a letter I wrote exactly what steps Ill take to afford all expenses and effectively raise and train the puppy. I just dont know when the right time to show them the letter and the money.

My parents gave me my cat for Christmas one year, I thought I could present the letter and cash then but I want them to feel happy and amazed that I am doing the right thing and not feel overwhelmed by the money and the gesture on Christmas.

When do you think is the best time to bring up the letter?

It's never a good idea to get a new pet over the Christmas period, too much happening and the poor new pet gets too overwhelmed, maybe bring it up with your family though and arrange to get the puppy after christmas?


Realistically, your best bet is to look for a puppy in the summertime if you want a young puppy because that's when most of them are born

I always felt like it was easier to train a dog in the summer because of the warm weather.

Those are both really good ideas, especially that it will take one year for me to raise everything I need for the puppy. Plus we are waiting for Max to pass on before we get another dog, and my mom said it may take another year or two considering his age and his progression and slowing down. But I am so excited to show my parents my efforts but I would like to do it at the right time when they are most likely to welcome new ideas.

I would say keep saving for the puppy and in the Spring start looking.

Oops, I put this in the wrong sub-forum! I went to check in at the Pets sub-forum and thought, "OH MY GOD, how did this get deleted, what did I do?"

You can ask the moderators to move it to the pets section if you want it moved, Lark, I'm sure they'll be happy to move it