Adopting a Rescue Dog Tips – Bringing Home a Dog Advice – GoodHousekeeping.com
You’ve been yearning to come home to a wagging tail, and all those #AdoptDontShop signs have gotten to you — so you’re ready to take the leap and adopt a dog. That’s great! But it’s important to do some prep work before you hop on PetFinder.com or stroll into your neighborhood shelter. From ensuring your new pet will mesh well with your lifestyle to buying pet insurance, there are some key details to iron out now. But don’t let the need-to-know stuff scare you off, says Lisa LaFontaine, president and chief executive officer of the Humane Rescue Alliance in Washington, DC and chairman of the board of directors for the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement . “The most important thing for people to think about is that this should be fun,” she says. Read on for LaFontaine’s guidance on how to approach adding a snuggle buddy to your family. What will (and won’t) be a good fit for your lifestyle? Before you meet with adoption counselors at your local shelter or fall in love with...
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