Those big brown puppy eyes staring at you can surely melt your heart. You cannot help but want to take him home with you. It does not take a lot of effort to convince us to adopt a dog, because they are such adorable pets- loyal, fun, and lovable. However, before you decide on this, make sure to consider the following:
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First of all, you need to
understand that adopting a dog is a long-term commitment. A dog抯 life span is
about nine to fifteen years. Additionally, it will also cost you time and
money, and though having a pet is extremely rewarding, it is not something to
be considered lightly.
1. Reason for adopting a dog.
Ask yourself, why do you want a dog? Do you want companionship? Do you want a
pet to play with your kids? Or do you want a dog to guard your house when you
are away?
2. Time you can spare. If you
have not realized it yet, dogs, just like us, need to be spent time with. You
have to feed, bathe, exercise, and train your dog. There is no such thing as a
慸ay off?when it comes to caring for your dogs.
3. Budget. Costs will
include: training classes, vet care, toys, grooming, licenses, neutering and
spaying, vaccinations, and food.
4. Dealing with problems.
Dogs can get sick, suffer from flea infestations, become injured, and many
other things that will require treatment. These will cost you money.
5. Home for your dog. Some
communities do not allow residents to own a dog, more so if you are staying in
an apartment. And even if your place allows dogs, do you have enough room for
him? Small dogs require large spaces because they are very active and cannot be
confined in a small area, while large dogs can stay in compact rooms because
they can just lie down on the floor all day.
6. Substitute caregivers. If
you go on vacation, who will take care of your dog? You should make sure
somebody will be able to feed and care for him when you are away.
7. Lifetime commitment. As
mentioned earlier, dogs can live nine to fifteen years, depending on his breed.
Are you ready to care for him for that long? If your answer is a yes, then by
all means, adopt a dog. But if you are not sure of this commitment, then it is
best you think it over and over again before making a decision.
Many dog owners end up
leaving their dogs in shelters because they realized too late that they could
not really care for them. Another reason is the irresponsible breeding of dogs
and being unable to manage it later on.
Just bear in mind that adopting a dog is not an easy feat. Rewarding, yes, but it requires time, responsibility, money, and a lot of love on your part. Make sure you are ready for such a commitment.
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