Benefits of Adopting a Dog

 Benefits of Adopting a Dog

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Before adopting a dog or a puppy a thorough research as to what type of dog and whether or not you will be able to provide for it must be taken into consideration. Taking care of a dog or any pet for that matter,is an important and big responsibility and should not be taken lightly. They will need your time, care and efforts for providing a loving home.

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What Questions You Should Ask

Asking the right questions to the pet adoption centre where you wish to adopt from, is essential. According to  https://www.royalcanin.com/ website, these are some crucial questions to ask:

1. What food are they being fed and what's their feeding schedule?
2. Have they begun house broken, and to what level?
3. What are their current daytime and night time routines?
4. Have they been checked by a veterinarian?
5. Have they had any health issues?
6. Have they had any vaccinations and if so, when is the next injection due?
7. When have they been given de-worming treatments?
8. Do they have a microchip? How to switch ownership?
9. What social experiences have they had so far?
10. How do they usually behave and is it scared of anything?
11. How does it react around children and other animals?
12. How does it react to different environments?
13. Is the dog content to be left on its own?

Prepare Yourself

Before you bring home your dog be sure to do your due diligence and make sure you have all the essentials needed. Some things to consider include: dog proofing your home, locating a reputable veterinarian, and stocking nutritious food and snacks.  If you're bringing home a puppy, it doesn't hurt to have some toys and bones for them to gnaw on. It also helps with their teething.

The first few days and weeks are the most important. It allows you to build a strong relationship with your dog or puppy.  Remember, it is going to be overwhelming. They're going to be meeting new people, seeing new faces and also having to adjust to a new routine.  

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Other Factors

Another factor some owners fail to consider is the cost related to owning a pet.  Yes, they are lovable and cute to look at, but one must take into factor that as dogs get older, they may require health and dental care.  You may want to consider getting health insurance.

If you are seriously considering to adopt or even foster a dog, check out https://www.animalcarezone.org/pillars-of-hope.html  They are just one of many organizations that you can adopt from.  You should even check out some animal shelters. You never know where you are destined to meet your new furry, family addition 😄.

It just may be the best decision you ever make! Until next time, keep your paws up and tails-a-wagging!

More links to shelters and organizations are available on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/supdogs/home

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