We all know they say that the love of a pet is like no other. But let's be real, we all also know that there are so many struggles that come along with owning a pet. Some might be crazy about cats and some of us might be crazy about dogs. Here are ten struggles that the people who let their four-legged fur child go through when we let them take over our lives.
1. You move to make them comfortable
Whether it's you move out of their way or you move to make them have more room, you move!
2. Lint rollers are your best friend
Dog hair gets everywhere. Lint rollers always come to the rescue.
3. You say longer goodbyes to them than your spouse
I know my boyfriend could definitely agree. I say a longer goodbye to my dog and make sure he has everything he needs before I leave my house.
4. They come before plans
No matter what my plans might be I always make sure I have time to run home and let my dog out and feed him.
5. Sometimes I spend more on him than myself
Between dog toys, food, beds, baths and vet bills, there has got to be months when he costs more than me.
6. I take him to the vet when he's sick faster than I go to the doctor.
I could be dying and will still refuse to go to the doctor. But my pup gets sick, and I have the first appointment available.
7. They go almost everywhere with you
If I'm going to a store he can go to with me, he goes. A friend's house that doesn't mind him there, he goes.
8. They have their own bed but yours is their real bed.
Now my dog has his own bed, but let's be real, he sleeps in mine every night. And on top of that he takes up all the room!
9. You wake up earlier than you want sometimes
The weekends are my time to sleep in. But there have been weekends where my beloved pup has decided 5:30 am is a great time to wake up. And guess what, I get up. But then I'm stuck awake while he peacefully goes back to sleep on the couch.
10. You want more dogs
I kid you not, I would have ten more dogs if possible. But thankfully, right now one is enough to keep me busy.