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Adoptions

Is Your Life Dog Compatible?

Please ask yourself these questions before you decide to add a dog to your family.

  • Why do you want a dog?
  • Does your job require you to travel a lot or work long hours?
  • Do you recognize that dogs are social animals that need interaction with people and other animals?
  • Will you invest the time to properly socialize your puppy or dog and enroll him in a basic obedience class or puppy kindergarten?
  • Will you walk your dog at least twice daily - before and after work for 20 minutes or more each time?
  • Will you make sure your dog has bathroom breaks at least every 5 or 6 hours?
  • Will you schedule weekend time engaging in fun activities with him?
  • Will you make sure your dog receives regular veterinary care?
  • Will you create a backup plan to care for your dog in case you can't arrive home on time or must travel?
  • Will you make prior arrangements with responsible friends, a professional pet sitter, a doggie day-care center or boarding center when you need to be away?

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Contact - Suzanne Iovino, Adoption Coordinator

     
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