Ok. Choosing a dog. The Why and The How; a myriad of reasons!
THE WHY
Some people grow up with dogs and rarely live without one (me, dogless during college years), some find their first dog during their adulthood, and some decide their kids need a dog and adopt at least one as a family. In any situation, I believe dogs provide great things, and each one is a worthy Why.
A short list:
1. Dogs provide sweetly supportive companionship.
2. Dogs teach compassion, patience, responsibility and how to be a caregiver.
3. You'll do things for your dog that you wouldn't for yourself - you may not be motivated to get up and go for a walk, but you'll do it for your dog.
4. Dogs inspire confidence.
5. Dogs provide structure and purpose in your life.
6. Dogs build bridges between you & nature and you & other people.
7. Dogs exemplify true love - they love you simply because you walk through the door.
8. Dogs are healthy - they lower your blood pressure, lower your cholesterol, and reduce your stress.
9. Dogs are wonderful listeners.
THE HOW
1. Research
Research breeds and dog needs, vets, rescues and breeders. Read books, interview rescue volunteers, dog owners and dog walkers.
2. Apply
You'll be interviewed too!
3. Expand your family and remember - Dogs are addictive!!!!
I am not me without my dogs, and even if there was a dogless me, I know a dogful me is a super enhanced me. Something I say to My Pack every day: Everything is better when we're together.
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