We now have a first dog...Bo. Bo is a Portuguese water dog that was a gift from Sen. Edward Kennedy & wife. I won't bother posting videos and pictures because they are all over the internet.....but it got me thinking.....shouldn't every family have a dog???
I have to admit, I've been a cat person my whole life. Then about 3 years ago, I insisted on a dog. Hubby was against it - he didn't want a dog. He didn't even want to discuss it - no dog. But one day I decided to go to a rescue and get a dog; I asked him if he were coming. He did - and that's how Toby came to be.
I will admit, dogs aren't self-sufficient like a cat is. They require a lot of care. The first few weeks with Toby were a nightmare - I decided I didn't want a dog after all. But after awhile things worked out, so it was no surprise that a year ago we went back to the rescue and came home with Keyser. Having Keyser made me realize that Toby wasn't a hard adjustment at all...we're still going through a Keyser adjustment. But we love him anyway.
There are allot of dogs out there in need of homes. Nothing can be better than giving a home to a dog that for some reason or another has been given up, abandoned or neglected in a previous home. Check your local SPCA or if you have a breed in mind, look for a nearby rescue. Remember, it isn't always necessary to start with a little puppy - as a matter of fact, if you don't have the time, don't get a puppy. They are like having babies around.
Kim has an interest in a golden retriever. Very good dogs for kids. Here's a nearby rescue: http://www.goldheart.org/ . Now I know Kim won't be me and just go out the door and say she's going to get a dog....she'll want Chris to agree. But I truly believe that that time is coming soon!
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