Bringing a pet into your home is a wonderful experience and there are many ways to do this. Try to see the dog at least a couple of times before deciding to adopt him, and take him for a walk on the lead if possible to see how he walks and how he responds to you on a one-to-one basis. It is not possible for many children to have pets specially a dog or a cat.
Owning pets is bliss for they are your source of unconditional love, contagious enthusiasm and total acceptance. Many shelters have a very easy or no screening process, and will let you take home whatever pet you want the same day. Dogs live 10-15 years or more and adopting a dog is a long-term commitment that you should take very seriously.
I went to the shelter today to get know the scared dog in I-14, …