You step into a pet
shop. Immediately, you hear the sound of puppies barking. You walk closer and
soon, every single puppy is coming as close as they possibly can to you.
"Take me home ! Take me home !" you can almost hear them say. What do
you do ? Do you pick up the cutest of the litter and take it home ? Or do you
stop and consider if you are really capable of looking after a four-legged
creature?
Before you even
seriously think of getting a puppy, you need to consider if you have the time
to spend with the dog. Puppies are like babies. They demand a lot of time and
attention from you. Make sure too that you have the space in your house for the
puppy. It may very well fit into your small backyard now, but what happens when
it grows bigger and needs more space ? You cannot lock it up in a little cage the
entire day and hope that it will be happy. A dog needs space to run.
Besides that, you also
need to check your financial status. Animals need food, and if they fall sick,
they need to be taken to the vet. All these cost money. In fact, a visit to the
vet may set you back more than a visit to your doctor !
It would be better too
if you check with your family members first before getting the puppy to make
sure that no one is allergic to the animals' fur. You would not want to have to
give up your dog one day when you find your loved ones coughing and sneezing
away.
So you see, dog
ownership is a heavy responsibility. Think carefully before you decide to get a
dog.
Summary: Before you buy a dog,
you should consider a few things. Firstly, you must have the time to spend with
the dog. You should also have enough space for the dog to run. Moreover, you
need money for food and the occasional vet bill. Lastly, make sure that none of
your family members are allergic to dog fur.
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