What you're getting into when you get a dog
Liking dogs and liking having a dog are two very different things. The sad truth is that millions of pets are surrendered to shelters around the country every year; the good news is that your future family member need not be one of them. If you're seriously thinking about getting a dog, begin the process with a real sense of all that it takes to responsibly and ethically care for one. Ask the tough questions.
Take a friend's dog for a walk.
Hang out at the dog park.
Volunteer at a shelter.
Foster a dog.
Bottom line: Getting a dog is not an impulse buy--it's a commitment. Make certain you're in it for the long haul and for the right reasons. If you're not, buy a fern. |
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