Mistake #6: Misjudging the responsibility of pet ownership
You can have a puppy, or you can have nice things. Not both. One. (And by the way, ‘free time’ counts as a nice thing).
Once you understand that, you are ready for the joys of pet ownership.
Mistake #7: Not cleaning up after yourself
You may think that you can get away with leaving the occasional plate in the sink – but don't. It's a trap. You let things slide for one second, and suddenly you're sharing your shiny new apartment with ants, flies, and maybe even the occasional raccoon.