Are You Looking to Add a Canine Member To Your Family? Stop by a Shelter to Adopt a Puppy
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IMHO, dogs are perhaps the most entertaining and lovable creatures around. All dogs are cute, loyal, curious and sensitive friends to mankind. Some people decide that they must have a thoroughbred dog, preferably with papers.
Off they go, searching through the classifieds and pet shops for that paragon of a dog. While I like thoroughbreds too, I find that a visit to a pet shelter tugs at my heartstrings. Most often, these dogs aren't thoroughbreds, but what we commonly refer to as 'mutts', a mix of breeds. To my mind, these mutts are the best!
Thoroughbred dogs can be high strung and neurotic, albeit a perfect show pet. This can be a concern if you're looking for a family pet that's good with kids and isn't overly aggressive. On the other hand, when you adopt a puppy from the animal shelter, you've got dozens of absolutely unique and adorable personalities to choose from.
Another factor to consider is that, while the 'fancy' puppies in the pet shops and from dog breeders advertising in the classifieds will always find a buyer and will never end up in a shelter, shelter puppies are in danger of being put down if they don't find a home. Of course, the shelter dog is not aware of his or her impending doom, but you are! When you adopt a puppy, you're literally saving his life!
This makes me remember the Disney fairy tale, Lady and the Tramp. Tramp was the outcast who was absolutely adorable with his fun filled, daring and adventurous personality. Though he was sent to the pound for stealing some sausages with his friends, he escaped from his dire fate and was finally adopted by the family of Lady who was a thoroughbred, to lead a happy life ever after. Though we had only a glimpse of their puppies, they were the cutest litter of puppies you would have ever seen. You will be giving a huge thumps-up to them when you decide to adopt a shelter puppy.
Mixed breed puppies are typically more stable in temperament, easier to train and housebreak and are as loyal and loving as a dog can be. Like Tramp, they're not encumbered with genetic flaws that might make them a less than perfect pet.
When you choose to adopt a puppy from the pound, it might be likened to choosing between a $8000 designer dress and a consignment shop retro costume. Which is more interesting? The designer number looks good in front of the paparazzi, but the retro costume has charisma!
Moreover, he is so irresistible, enticing and absolutely cute. If you are looking for a family pet then make a visit to a shelter first. I am certain that you will definitely adopt one before leaving the shelter.
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