The truth about puppies
Puppies are the cutest. There is nothing in the world so sweet as puppy breath and the wagging of a little tail while you hold this bundle of fur in your arms.
The truth about puppies is they are a lot of work. I have come to the conclusion the reason they are so cute when they are small is the amount of work it takes to raise them. Their cuteness is their ticket to a new home.
Most people when viewing dogs in a shelter ask for puppies first. When they see the puppies, they are sold and don't even continue walking around to view the other animals. These people mistakingly believe the key to having a good dog is to get a puppy.
For some new owners, this is true. I met a gentleman this weekend who fell in love with a puppy after his last companion had died. He saw the puppy's picture, fell in love, came in and met the puppy, fell in love all over again, and adopted the puppy.
There is no doubt this puppy will have a good home. The gentleman was knowledgeable about dogs, knew just what he wanted, started his search, found just what he wanted and adopted him.
The mom and dad who come in looking for a dog or puppy are sometimes not as clearcut. The dad wants a puppy but mom, realizing just how much work a puppy can be, really wants an older dog. They look at several animals, including a puppy and end up taking the puppy home. Dad got his wish. Mom is happy with the puppy until the weekend is over.
The honeymoon period is off and mom doesn't want to have to take the time to train the puppy. By Tuesday or Wednesday, the puppy is back in the system looking for another home.
Puppies require work and time and lots of love. If you are thinking about adoption, please consider an older dog if you are not sure about a puppy. It saves you and the puppy a lot of heartache in the end.
The truth about puppies is they are a lot of work. I have come to the conclusion the reason they are so cute when they are small is the amount of work it takes to raise them. Their cuteness is their ticket to a new home.
Most people when viewing dogs in a shelter ask for puppies first. When they see the puppies, they are sold and don't even continue walking around to view the other animals. These people mistakingly believe the key to having a good dog is to get a puppy.
For some new owners, this is true. I met a gentleman this weekend who fell in love with a puppy after his last companion had died. He saw the puppy's picture, fell in love, came in and met the puppy, fell in love all over again, and adopted the puppy.
There is no doubt this puppy will have a good home. The gentleman was knowledgeable about dogs, knew just what he wanted, started his search, found just what he wanted and adopted him.
The mom and dad who come in looking for a dog or puppy are sometimes not as clearcut. The dad wants a puppy but mom, realizing just how much work a puppy can be, really wants an older dog. They look at several animals, including a puppy and end up taking the puppy home. Dad got his wish. Mom is happy with the puppy until the weekend is over.
The honeymoon period is off and mom doesn't want to have to take the time to train the puppy. By Tuesday or Wednesday, the puppy is back in the system looking for another home.
Puppies require work and time and lots of love. If you are thinking about adoption, please consider an older dog if you are not sure about a puppy. It saves you and the puppy a lot of heartache in the end.
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