Adopt-A-Dog Month

I didn't make anything new today so I thought I would take a little break from the usual craftiness to bring you a little message about something near and dear to my heart.

With such an adorable mascot, how could I not post about Adopt-A-Dog Month at the American Humane Society?

You may already "own" a dog but if not, have you ever thought about welcoming a dog into your home?  If your family is ready for the responsibility of a dog, the gifts will come back to you many times over.

Just make sure that you choose a breed that meets the needs of your family and that you are right for the dog as well.

We love DJ and we think Basenjis are the greatest breed.  But, we also understand that such an energetic and emotionally demanding dog is not for everyone.  He requires a lot of walking (usually over 2 hours per day), hates to be alone, "eats" the cat to get attention to his needs, and always wants to be close to you.  No matter how cute he is, these traits are not what many people are looking for in a dog.  With all the breeds out there now, you can find the right dog for you with a little research.

Please think about opening your home to a creature who needs some love.  And if you do, please consider a shelter or a reputable breeder before you go to a pet store (the most common sales outlet for puppy mills).

Ok, commercial over, I'll be back tomorrow.

Anna

Comments

[amy]

I am a huge dog lover, which is probably apparent from all the pics of Daisy my bassett. Thought your post was great and love the pics of the pup! Adopting a pet is such a wonderful thing to do, all that unconditional love is something everyone needs! Amy

[Omi S. & her Pup, BenderOak]

Awe, your dog is so cute. It's so weird, all this month I have wanted to add another dog to our lives, kinda serendipitous that its Adopt-A-Dog-Month. Bender Oak could really use a friend, but alas, when we starte to look into it, our lease agreement says we can only have one dog. Sigh... Guess I need to buy a house so I can have another friend, lol! My dog is a Humane Society Pup, and he's been my bestest friend.

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