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Below are some interesting articles on adding an animal to your family. We offer these only as a resource and point of interest.
"Choosing and Getting a Pet, A Guide to Success", Paw-rescue.org
This article asks questions about a potential owner's lifestyle, housing, and other factors to determine whether getting a dog is a good decision. Rather than analyzing why the owner wants a dog, it looks at the individual's lifestyle factors to determine if a dog would be a good fit. This Website will hopefully help a potential adopter realize the responsibility of pet ownership.
"Pet Ownership Costs", ASPCA.org
This article provides charts on the costs of a having a small, medium, or large dogs. Many prospective dog owners do not realize the recurring cost of basic items such as leashes, collars, and bedding, vaccinations, grooming and food. Many dogs are often brought into shelters because people cannot afford them. This article will help weigh the costs of owning a pet.
Sandi Cremel,"Before You Get a Dog", Doginfomat.com
This is a thought-provoking article about determining why one really wants to get a dog. Thousands of dogs end up in shelters because the owner really didn't think through the decision.
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