Quotes
“Everyone thinks they have the best dog. And none of them are wrong.” — W.R. Purche
“Happiness is a warm puppy.” — Charles Schulz
“Everything I know, I learned from dogs.”— Nora Roberts
Puppies For Holiday Presents
So this holiday season, definitely avoid the impulse to buy the fluffy puppy sitting in the window of the pet store just because the kids would love it. Instead, really think about whether it would be a good idea or not to add to your family. Unfortunately, Christmas is the time of year when many pets end up being given as holiday presents only to end up as products of the shelter system weeks later.
Avoid impulsive decisions. Buying a pet is not the same as buying a pair of shoes. It should not be a light impulse one day when you’re at the mall. It’s a decision that should involve the entire family.
Are the kids old enough to help take of the dog. If the answer is no, don't buy a puppy. Are they old enough to realize a puppy is a baby dog and should be handled gently.
Do you know if anyone is allergic. If you haven't had a pet in the house before, you might not know if you or your children are allergic. Discovering an allergy after you've adopted a pet may mean you'll have to take it back, which can be hard on the animal.
Holiday decorations can be harmful Holiday plants can be quite dangerous, according to American Humane: lilies can be deadly to cats, poinsettias can upset animals' digestive systems, mistletoe is toxic, and holly can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Even pine needles can be toxic if your pet eats them.
Training a new pet during the cold winter months is more difficult than in the spring or summer Dr. Becker recommends waiting until the spring or summer to adopt a pet, because the cold and wet of the winter can make house training more miserable. It's also a less-ideal time because your kids will be going back to school soon after the holidays.
Wait until the holidays are over. The holidays are a busy time. So if you are serious about adding to the
family, consider doing so when things start to quiet down in January and February. That way, you can have the entire family sit down and discuss everything involved. That way you have time to do your homework, get all the supplies you will need, and head down to the local shelter in order to adopt rather than shop.
Dog Gone Funny
My dog’s favorite food is paw-sta
.If you cross a sheepdog with a rose you get a collie-flower
I refuse to take my dog on road trips anymore. He can be such a bark seat driver.