Looking for a canine friend to welcome into your life? Adopt a puppy from the shelter!
Every home needs a dog as most probably they are the most adorable and enjoyable companions one could hope for. Though all dogs are loyal and lovable, some people come to a conclusion that only a thoroughbred, complete with papers would do for them and go through classified and pet shops to find a picture perfect dog.
While I do like thoroughbreds (who wouldnt?), a visit to a dog shelter never ceases to pull my heartstrings. Most dogs found in a shelter are not thoroughbreds, but they are of the mixed breed, usually called as mutts and in my opinion, these cute dogs are the best.
While thoroughbreds are perfect to show off, they can be quite temperamental, aggressive and neurotic which are qualities that you would definitely want to avoid in a family pet. But, if you look in a shelter, you are sure to find a variety of the cutest and most lovable mutts, each with their own adorable personalities from which you could choose one that tugs at your heart.
While the designer puppies are sure to find equally fancy buyer, shelter puppies can be put down if they do find a home. So when you decide to adopt a shelter puppy, you are actually saving its life.
This reminds me of the Disney classic, 'Lady and the Tramp'. Tramp was the pirate, the adventurer, full of fun, daring and with personality to burn. When Tramp and his friends stole some sausages from the butcher, where did they end up? In the pound. Fortunately, he was broken out and escaped his otherwise inevitable fate. In the end, the family of thoroughbred Lady 'adopted' Tramp and they all lived happily ever after. Now how cute were their puppies? When you adopt a puppy from the shelter, you're giving a big thumbs up to the puppies borne by Lady!
Choosing between a thoroughbred and shelter puppy is like choosing between a dress with an $8000 designer tag and a retro dress form a consignment outlet. While the designer label will look stunning under limelight, you will personally love a retro dress that has charm, appeal and a character of its own.
When you choose to adopt a puppy from the pound, it might be likened to choosing between a $8000 designer dress and a consignment shop retro costume. Which is more interesting? The designer number looks good in front of the paparazzi, but the retro costume has charisma!
If you are still doubtful about adopting a puppy from the pound, here is something to think about: a thoroughbred can put quite a big dent in your pocket. But in addition to picking up a mutt for a pittance, you will be bringing home a friend who will become a most loved member of your family in no time at all. Whats more, he is so darn irresistible, that if you take the time to step inside a shelter, you will never leave without adopting one.