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Thinking about acquiring a new pet? A pet is a commitment for 10 – 20 years, and the decision to bring one into your home and life should not be made lightly, or on the spur of the moment. Acquiring a pet for the wrong reasons, or bringing home the wrong type of pet for your lifestyle or environment, is a common mistake that often leads to the pet being given up. Most animals that are brought to shelters end up being destroyed. Many people start with good intentions, but do not think about the almost certain fate for the pet if ‘it doesn’t work out.”

So, how can you be sure you are ready for the commitment of a new pet? As with most decisions in life, knowledge is the key to making the best decision you can. Start by asking yourself some basic questions.
1. Does everyone in the household want a pet, or is the pet going to be source of argument?
2. Is everyone ready and able to share in the responsibility, or is just one person going to end up doing all the work?
3. Do you travel or work long hours, leaving little time to spend with a pet?
4. Do you have the disposable income to afford a pet?

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Dog Breed: Unknown

Sammie’s mom says: We adopted Sammie when she was eight months old. She had been abandoned twice already — she was first found on the side of the road and later was surrendered by her owners who couldn’t have her in a new condo. The day we saw her, we knew that she was meant to be with us. We were told she was a German shepherd / beagle mix, but as she grew a bit bigger we recognized the pit bull in her face. Read the whole story here

This is behind the scene footage from the shelter helpers first commercial.
This video pointed out by: Leo Sanders’s “Twittering at” http://twitter.com/tonkboogie

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