For awhile now, Matt and I have been talking about a DOG. I have always wanted a Golden Retriever. They seem to be the safest dog to have around kids...in my mind...I haven't read anything or researched it...its just what I feel! And they are sooo cute and squishy. I also want my kids to have a bond with an animal...I had one( a cat...but there was still that bond...unconditional love). Recently, after a Santa Claus Parade, we saw a float sponsored by a Rescue Shelter for Retrievers.....and so the conversation started up again.
Last night, we looked online at adopting a shelter dog. Reading their stories made my heart go pang and I was saddened for them all....sooo many sad stories, neglect, puppy mills, found in a ditch or some were just given up cause the family was having another child and couldn't give the dog what he/she needed!!! And alot were noted as not being good with children......which leads me to my question for you, dear reader......what would you do? Would you adopt, rescue a retriever....or buy one from a breeder!? AND for that matter what type of dog??
The next question that comes to mind is.....how much does it take to look after a dog?? Are we going on trips? Where will the dog stay?? Not that we do go on trips...we mostly do trips alone(one stays at home while the other escapes for a weekend)...BUT what if we DO decide to go away?? Then what??
Soooo much to think about....so my question, to all YOU readers out there....what would you do?? What have you done?? Let me know........
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