Have you noticed something amongst your friends? Have you noticed that some of them have bought their first home already? Do you know the real reason why they're buying their first home instead of getting married and/or having kids of their own? It is for their dogs and other pets , because they want them to have the best that they deserve – the home they deserve.

Millennials are being smart right now. They are not all getting married and having kids right after school is over. Instead, they are working hard at their full-time jobs and working toward buying their first home.

Renting in this day and age, especially in Bellingham, is such a hassle for students and non-students. Rent is expensive, pets are not allowed in some apartments but are in other apartments, certain breeds are not allowed, there are expensive fees and depsoits – the list goes on and on.

Millennials are buying homes in order to make sure that their pets have the space they need and deserve. In apartments, pets do not have the space they really deserve. They do not have a yard with easy access or the peace of not having neighbors call your landlord about your dog barking up a storm that one night you were out with friends.

They making sure that they have their own place so that they can have their dog. Many landlords do not allow Pit Bulls, Dobermans, Rottweillers, Huskys, Basset Hounds and so many other breeds. Mind you, it is because of the backlash they have gotten from owners that were not the best owners. By having their own home, they do not have to answer to someone else about their dog's breed. It is only the owners' business.

By buying a home, individuals are making sure that their animals have the space, the yard, and the security of not being evicted and such. Other than that it is also a good investment on their part especially as a millennial.

I aspire to be one of these millennials buying their first home for their dog's sake, because I want more dogs and a yard for my dogs to run around and play in.

I hope you aspire to be one of those millennials after reading this piece because you will be filled with satisfactions knowing that your dog or dogs are happy and secure.