After Seeing the Dog the Woman Had Adopted, The Vet Soon Called the Authorities 

Persuading her mother and father

Since she was still living at home with her parents, she would have to win them on to the idea of acquiring a pet. She had anticipated resistance to the plan, but was surprised to find that they were enthusiastic about it. As Stacy’s impending departure seemed more certain, they began discussing the possibility of obtaining a dog.