Well, life isn't always fair. That's just life. You learn to deal with it. Not everything is always going to go your way. Getting a job and getting your own place will give you the control you deserve. I'm not sure what you meant by not being saddled with both a job and an apartment. How can you pay your rent if you don't have a job? You can get your dog whenever you want. Just have someone go with you. It just sounds like you are making excuses.