DrRoberta Dear Dr. Roberta,
I lost my job and now I can’t pay my rent and have to return to my parents’ house. The thing is they don’t want me to bring my dog. How can I convince them that they must take her in, too? She is a part of me, almost like my child.
Dog Owner, Missouri
Dear Dog Owner,
Everyone has bad luck at some time. Many people lose jobs, and not all have a family to fall back on. You are fortunate. Your parents are not obligated to take you in, and they are certainly not obligated to take your dog. Use the Internet to find a person who lives near your parents who can board your dog and permit you to visit. When you get back on your feet, find another job, and move out on your own your dog will again live with you. Say thank you to your parents.
– Dr. Roberta
