I adopted my dog my from my local animal shelter just two months ago. My family thought about getting a dog for a long time now, and I made it clear that if we’re going to get a dog, it is going to be from our local animal shelter. When we went there, so many beautiful dogs came barking at us, wanting us to take them home. They were all very cute; however, one stood out- the one that was too tired to bark. He smelled of dog cologne and deodorant. He sat at the very side corner and just looked at us passing. He was the cutest dog we had ever seen and we all immediately knew he will be out new friend. When we brought him home everyone fell in love with him, and just a few weeks, he is barking and running all over our house. We are the luckiest parents!

Dogs are wonderful companions, and you definitely want to make the right choice. There are a few things to keep in mind when picking out your new best friend. Your first consideration should probably be size. If you are a renter, check your lease to make sure you follow your landlord’s guidelines. Larger dogs will naturally cost more to take care of as they eat more food and tend to have larger vet bills. Once you know what size of dog you want, you should next choose a breed. Most people choose based on looks, but personality is important. For instance, some breeds are characterized by a high energy level. If you don’t think you can deal with that, be sure to get a different breed. Finally, consider rescuing a dog from a shelter. You can give a good dog a good home that way, and it saves animals’ lives. They also love Christmas stockings for dogs so get ready for the holiday season early. You don’t have to go to a breeder to get a faithful friend.