I got a Dog!

Ever since I was little, I have always wanted a Yorkie Terrier because they are the cutest dogs to me. I have always heard that they are great lap and house dogs. About two weeks ago, I was checking on craigslist and I saw an ad for a Yorkie for sell in my hometown. I saw a picture of him and I immediately fell in love. I found out that the owner was a girl that I went to school with. I emailed her and asked how much she was going to sell him for. Yorkie Terriers usually run anywhere from 500 dollars to 1,000 dollars depending on the breed, owner, and etc. She responded and told me that she was asking for 300 dollars.

She said that he was a good dog that needed love and attention, and that he was great around kids and other animals. I called my parents and asked them if this would be a good deal or not. At first, my parents told me that getting a dog would be a lot of responsibility and that it may place a lot of stress on me. They then said it was my decision and that it would ultimately be up to me. I had been searching for a Yorkie forever and knew that this was an opportunity too good to pass up. I called the girl and I let her know that I would be by the weekend to see him. I went by Friday night to see him and he was so excited to see me. I found out that his name was Jo Jo. He knew his name well and every time you would say it he would run to you.

After I bought him, I took him to my parent’s house and they fell in love with him as well. They said that they would love to keep him when I needed them to. I went to the store and bought him some food, bones, and a bed and I brought him back to Wilmington with me. He loves my apartment especially because my friend has a little daschund named Roxy. They are best friends now and they play all the time.

I have realized that he does need a lot of attention, but he is sweet. Dogs are great company when you are alone. Sometimes there are days when you do not want to be bothered and a dog can be your best friend. I plan on finding him a vet down here in Wilmington and I plan on taking him to Pet Smart to get him groomed.