I know how hard it is when you want a second dog and your family isn't quite ready. What you need to do is realize that your parents have the big picture in mind -- the needs of your current dog as well as your family members, etc. There are so many expenses in owning a dog and caring for him/her successfully, and if your parents aren't ready, you need to respect that they have everyone's best interests at heart.

We currently have three cats and our collie -- I have found the most perfect, most wonderful pup through Petfinder that I adore, but because we have five children as well as our sweet fur-family of four, I know that we need to wait a while prior to adding an additional dog. I have to believe that another family will adopt this pretty little pup and take as good care of her as I wish I could! When the time is right, there will surely be another perfect, wonderful pup that needs us just as much, and we'll pursue an adoption then. Be patient, love your current dog, learn as much as you can about the responsibilities of caring for your pets, and trust your parents. The right time will likely come sooner than you think for another dog.

Best wishes!