Home 
About puppies Give These Points Some Thought Before You Bring A Puppy Home
About puppies Give These Points Some Thought Before You Bring A Puppy Home | Give These Points Some Thought Before You Bring A Puppy Home |
| Written by Louise Hoffman | ||||||||
| Saturday, 24 July 2010 | ||||||||
|
They are soft, fluffy and love to cuddle on a cold night, and your child would love to have a puppy. Big eyes, pouts, smiles and tears - from the puppy that is - can soften your heart in not time at all.
They are soft, fluffy and love to cuddle on a cold night, and your child would love to have a puppy. Big eyes, pouts, smiles and tears - from the puppy that is - can soften your heart in not time at all. Dogs are a baby and a best friend rolled into one. So it's easy to forget that all pets are living beings. The responsibility and cost of caring for them can come as a big surprise. Give these points some thought before you bring a puppy home. Are You Ready for the Responsibility? Domestic animals like cats and dogs depend on their owners, just like a newborn baby, for food, shelter, exercise and of course love and attention. Dogs left alone in your house quickly become bored and frustrated. They may annoy the neighbors with persistent barking or howling, or worse, take their frustration out on things in the home. An anxious dog can quickly destroy shoes, toys, even furniture. Dogs Are a Big Expense for Their Owners Owning a dog may mean sacrificing savings or extra money for your family just to look after the dog properly. If you don't have lots of disposable cash, think carefully before bringing a dog home. It can cost hundreds of dollars to purchase an animal. This is just the initial expense of the transaction. There will be several once-off costs - bowls, a leash, a crate, kennel, brushes and toys should last a while, although a puppy will outgrow some of them. But you do need to buy food. Dog food can cost hundred of dollars a year, depending on the type of food you buy. If you want to impress your friends with your dog's gourmet food, you can add a few extra hundred dollars on to that bill. Because pets don't have health insurance, you will be responsible for their medical bills too. Dogs and cats need vaccinations, just like babies, spaying or neutering and of course other illness or injuries will need treatment from a veterinarian. More serious illnesses can quickly rack up huge vet bills too. Before you take on the responsibility of owning a dog or cat, make sure you are willing to give the pet the loving care it will need. A dog will bring a lot of joy into your home, but a lot of time, work and money will be needed as well. Views: 5
|
||||||||
Be first to comment this article
| < Prev | Next > |
|---|