Aw! Don't be too mad at her. You raised her in a home that loves and respects animals, so I'm sure she'll do right by Max.

I also got married at 18 and we got a dog (our pomeranian, Bitsy) right away. Both my husband and I had pets our whole lives, but Bitsy was the first dog we were 100% responsible for. We've had Bitsy for 9.5 years and she's been one of the greatest things in our lives. She taught us a lot of responsibility when we were so young and she's been very good for both of us. I really think that having pets matures you a lot and even gear you up for if/when you become a parent (though hopefully that'll be a few years away for your daughter).