Dog Dilemma (negotiating advice needed)

[benza13]

This is why at my house the House Mascot was always owned by a brother, not just a brother taking care of the house pet. Sure, once in a while no one gets a new pet for a couple years, but it also solves dilemmas such as this. (You should be getting the dog for $1000, but knowing how frats generally work, you'll be lucky to get it for $1500 and a pretty good argument.)