Adopting an Older Dog - What You Need to Know

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Adopting a mature dog is one of the most rewarding experiences that ananimal lover can have, and with so many homeless pets in need of forever homes, it is a positive alternative to purchasing a puppy from a breeder. I adopted a six year old lab mix two years ago, and it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Whether you are adopting from a shelter, directly from a family in need (which is what I did), or are taking in a stray or abandoned dog, the relationship that develops between you and your new family member will be incredibly special. While adopting an older dog is something I would encourage all dog lovers to do at some point in there lives, many individuals jump into adoption without being fully prepared for the experience. There are many important factors to consider before choosing to adopt, and many things that you need to be prepared for once you have found your new family member. This article will briefly outline a few of these important considerations.

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If you're thinking about bringing a dog into your life, you should strongly consider dog adoption. There are so many reasons why you should adopt a dog, but I could only think of a few as to why you should buy a dog.

At first this started as "Should you Adopt or Buy a Dog," but when I got to reasons to buy a dog, I could only think of one or two. Definitely not enough to set a good comparison, so I quickly changed the premise to adopting dogs.

Of course you may have a million reasons as to why you should buy a dog from a breeder and a small handful to adoption, you really should weigh your options before you bring home a new pet.

I will say this one thing about pure bred dogs; if you're going to purchase a pure bred dog, please stay away from pet stores. The majority of pet stores get their puppies from puppy mills, which tend to be very unhealthy and prone to health conditions throughout their lives. You may think that you're getting a good dog, but if you look at the pedigree, most puppies from pet stores are severely in-bred, which has the potential to cause severe health conditions and behavioral concerns presently and down the road.

So anyway, below you'll find reasons why you should adopt a dog, and even further down, you'll find dog adoption myths.

by David Reece

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