Did I want a dog? No. Did I need a dog? Also no. We were six kids running for our lives, not knowing where our next meal was coming from. Could we afford to feed a dog? Wait for it-no.
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The excerpt reveals that the narrator, amidst a chaotic childhood with six siblings, questions whether having a dog was desirable or necessary. Their primary concern was survival, not acquiring pets, highlighting their tough living conditions.
The quote emphasizes that even the idea of owning a dog was far from their worries, as they struggled with basic needs like food. The circumstances overshadow the desire or need for companionship through a pet, due to their dire situation.
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