It took me 15 years but my parents finally gave in!
I HAVE A NEW PUPPY!!!
Her name is Dolly and she is a tiny maltese puppy!
We learned a lot with her so far... she gets car sick (she threw up on me 7 times on our way home), she pees everywhere (mostly my dad's office), and she LOVES to be held (she jumps on you to get to your lap).
SHE'S PERFECT!!!!!