Sunday, September 21, 2008

Bobo

My dad brought home a stray puppy. She was named "Bobo" by my sister. The poor little thing couldn't even walk properly cuz she's so small and weak. Her stomach was bloated and huge in comparison to her puny body.

Was it mean of me to refuse to adopt Bobo? I went through my responsibilities and I cannot afford another dog. It's unfair when my siblings want a dog and not take care of it. I admit I have been neglecting Gougou cuz I'm out 90% of the time and even when I'm home, he'll be too tired to entertain me.

I considered the cost of bringing stray Bobo to the vet to treat her skin (she had some black spots on her body and according to the groomer, there are pus in them), the amount of dog food needed, the time needed to train the new puppy and to care for it to nurse it back to health, I really cannot do it. And my siblings as I know them too well, are not responsible enough. We're lucky gougou is already well-trained by his previous owner, and there's not much trouble taking care of him. Bobo will be a big headache. I don't want to say yes to my dad and end up being responsible for Bobo when I don't have the time & money to be.

This may make me seem cruel. But I just cannot do it. She was crying and yelping when my dad brought her away from us. He called me and asked me if I was serious about not keeping her. I couldn't stand the poor dog's cries but I kept telling myself that I will not be doing the right thing if I agree to keep her. I think I'm selfish but I have can come up with all the reasons that I'm not.

Bobo needs someone who can give her the care she deserves. I know Bobo has been adopted already. Hope she grows up well.



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janet at 8:47 PM