| Why Do People Want To Adopt a Dog | | | | years old, he or she may not be up to this |
| | | | task as yet. |
| Since time immemorial, dogs have held a | | | | |
| secure place in man's hearth and home, | | | | Another very common reason for people |
| whether it be merely for use as mousers and | | | | bringing dogs into their households is also |
| ratters, as in the middle ages, or to act as | | | | one of the most obvious. Someone sees a cute |
| a guard of the household or purely as a | | | | puppy or dog, which they like very much and |
| companion to his owners. There has been no | | | | which is available and they bring it home. As |
| change in this scenario down the years and | | | | simple as that. But really, if you come to |
| dogs remain, to this day, the animal that the | | | | think of it, isn't this what life's all |
| largest numbers of humans adopt as their pet. | | | | about. The love and affection that springs up |
| | | | within you when you see a particular person |
| Perhaps it might be of interest for us to try | | | | or animal first off is probably the chemistry |
| and work out the various reasons why people | | | | that is likely to work best. |
| want to have a dog. After all, they've been | | | | |
| part of human households for quite a while. | | | | Finally, you may have fond memories of a dog |
| It is said that dogs are descended from a | | | | you had in the old days and feel that you |
| creature, which was very similar to a wolf, | | | | really enjoyed the time when he was with you. |
| called Tomarctus. Apparently, it wandered the | | | | It may have helped you develop personal |
| earth some 15 million years ago. Since the | | | | qualities being with him and perhaps you feel |
| transformation into their current form, the | | | | that your children would also benefit from |
| first known records show them as being pets | | | | being around a pet dog. |
| to cavemen. Exactly what caused the cavemen | | | | |
| to keep dogs as pets instead of some other | | | | Now that we've examined the major reasons why |
| creatures can only be guessed at. Perhaps | | | | people such as you may want to keep dogs, let |
| they helped him in his hunts, or acted as a | | | | us now try evaluating whether you are, in |
| guard or just provided companionship in the | | | | fact, ready to have a dog of your own. |
| desolate wilds. | | | | Remember, this is not a one-day exercise. You |
| | | | are going to be your dog's keeper for the |
| Today, the situation can be said to be | | | | whole of his life, which, for many dogs is 12 |
| somewhat different, although companionship | | | | to 15 years. |
| and providing security still remain valid | | | | |
| reasons. Let's look at some of the other | | | | If it is a puppy that you are bringing in, |
| reasons why people keep dogs. | | | | you have to be prepared to go through the |
| | | | entire life cycle of the dog with its |
| It could be because the owner has just lost a | | | | attendant joys, sorrows, trials and |
| dog that he considered his best friend and | | | | tribulations. Training him, seeing to his |
| feels frantic to get another one. This would | | | | needs when he is little, right up to the time |
| be one of the most common reasons for wanting | | | | when your aging dog may be on medication and |
| a dog. Once you discover the joys of having a | | | | may need your help to even move. |
| dog around you, one that becomes your friend | | | | |
| and companion; it becomes hugely difficult to | | | | It is a labor-intensive and tiring job and |
| do without his friendly presence. | | | | you will have to forego many a party and |
| | | | tailor your movements to suit the needs of |
| A second reason could be the "keeping up with | | | | your pet. Don't even attempt to take on a dog |
| the Jones's" syndrome. A family or a person | | | | in your household if you are a clean freak. |
| living close to you have got themselves a dog | | | | There will be many times when your puppy will |
| and you see for yourself the fun they are | | | | poop and pee all over the house and you will |
| having with their new pup. That is when you | | | | have to clean the muck. Don't take him on if |
| start thinking to yourself how much a dog | | | | you are basically lazy and don't like too |
| could enrich your life and that of your | | | | much activity. Don't take him on if you love |
| family. Their selfless love and devotion | | | | vacations and often travel for weeks or |
| can't but thrill you when you come back into | | | | months at a stretch. |
| your house. If you live by yourself, all the | | | | |
| more reason for you to get yourself a | | | | But, if you are prepared to spend quality |
| "friend". Someone who is genuinely happy to | | | | time at home with your dog and are not too |
| see you and who likes your company above all | | | | fussy about cleaning up your puppy's poop and |
| others. | | | | have the sense of humor to accept his little |
| | | | pranks, maybe even in the middle of the |
| A further reason for people bringing dogs | | | | night, a dog is the perfect companion for |
| into their homes is because someone in their | | | | you. |
| family might be pressurizing them to get a | | | | |
| dog. In all probability, it will be the young | | | | So go ahead, join the ranks of the millions |
| son or daughter and really, dogs do indeed | | | | who, over the centuries, have chosen to keep |
| provide wonderful companionship to kids. | | | | a dog as their pet. You won't regret it. |
| However, if you do face a similar kind of | | | | |
| pressure someday, give some thought to the | | | | Learn all about Dog Adoption, Selecting Dog |
| set-up in your home before you give in to | | | | Breeders and Dog Rescues from our |
| your kids' pleas, because there will have to | | | | one-of-a-kind e-book "Super Dogs and |
| be someone who will take care of the dog's | | | | Puppies". |
| upbringing and, if your kid is less than 10 | | | | |