Personally, I adopted my first dog because I had always lived with dogs while growing up. I can only remember one month when my family was without a dog and it was the most miserable time in our home – too quiet and empty. Additionally, and though I didn’t realize it until much later in life, my four years in college (without a dog) were four of the most difficult years in my life – emotionally, anyway. I was depressed and antisocial. I had no confidence in myself and battled eating disorders the whole way. As soon as I adopted my dog, life started to get better. My reason for adopting a dog was simply that I didn’t know how to live without a dog.
“I wanted both an incentive and a partner to hike in the Santa Monica Mountains. And wanted to feel safe when I lived alone. And I wanted someone to make a Facebook fan page about.”
Homework: Go out and ask your friends and family members why they decided to get a dog. Ask specific questions: Why did they choose the breed or breed mix they chose? Is there anything they would do differently?
Peggy Devoted Volunteer General Manager & Owner of Fetch Pet Care, Hollywood Hills
In 2011, 39% of US households owned at least one dog. Everyone has different reasons for getting a dog. Knowing the answer to this question will help you locate the right dog for you and your family, and could prevent a lot of heartache down the line. For some, there are extremely practical reasons: for guidance or therapy, security, or even search and rescue work. Perhaps you live on a farm and need a dog to herd your sheep or cattle. Most of us urban and suburban dwellers are simply looking for some form of companionship – maybe an exercise buddy, or, on the other end of the spectrum, someone who will sit on the couch and watch TV with you. Or, you might be considering a dog as a companion to your first dog.
Fast Copy and Paste Answers for “Why Do You Want To Adopt a Dog”
“As someone who is looking to adopt a dog, I can assure you that I will take good care of it and be the best possible pick. I understand the responsibilities that come with owning a dog and am fully prepared to meet them. I will make sure the dog gets plenty of exercise, has a warm and comfortable place to sleep, and lots of company.”
“I think that I should be allowed to adopt a dog because I am responsible and understanding of the responsibilities that come with owning one. I have read about what is required of me, and I am more than willing to meet those obligations. In addition, I have a safe yard where the dog can play and run, and I live close to areas where I can walk and run the dog.”
“I really think that I should adopt a dog. Dogs make great companions and can provide years of love and happiness. They’re also known to be very entertaining, which is always a plus. Plus, adoption is the best way to go when getting a pet – you can help save a life and get a great animal in the process.”
“I want a dog because it is expected to be entertaining, dependable and non-judgmental. I know I will find many of these qualities in my new best friend.”
1 Huge benefits of having a dog when you have kids.
I can be a proven result of growing up with pets my entire life, I have a true compassion not only for animals but for people too. Having a dog to take care of and love can help children become more responsible and learn compassion for others.
Your children can really bond with a rescue dog. I really believe that our dog Ginger is my daughter’s best friend, and I think she feels the same. My daughter has shown how she can be responsible for taking care of her dog.
I also feel it is important to note that you should never get a dog and assume your 10-year-old will take care of that dog 100%. As a parent, assume you will need to pick up the responsibility of feeding, picking up the dog poop, making sure the dog gets his daily walk and goes to the vet.
Why Get a DOG? – Top 10 Reasons
Loyal, protective, and always happy to see you, the dog has been a human companion for more than 18,000 years, making it one of the first domesticated animals in history.
Scientists have proof that dogs make us laugh more than cats, keep us more active than the average human companion, and even reduce our chances of depression.
So, if you need a little more convincing, or you need to convince someone else in the household, here are the cold, hard facts for why you should own a dog.
People who own dogs laugh more, according to a study published in the journal Society & Animals. Researchers asked people who owned dogs, cats, both, or neither to record how often they laughed over the course of a day. Those who owned just dogs and both dogs and cats recorded laughing more than the other two groups.
The origin of todays domesticated house dog reaches back to between 18,800 and 32,100 years ago, when they evolved from wolves. Wolves are known for living in packs and developing strong bonds between pack members. Its this pack behavior thats what makes todays dogs so loyal.
Stephen Zawistowski, a science adviser at the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, explains that dogs see their human owners as fellow members of their pack and, therefore, form the same close bond with their owners as they would with their canine brothers and sisters.