I posted this some time ago when I was going through dog trauma with our neighbours who grossly neglected their dog and I found myself in the improbable situation of regularly walking their dog while mine was being expensively shepherded about by his dog walker. Mistreatment or neglect of animals can often arise as a result of not having enough information before diving in and bringing them into your family.
Here are a few things to consider before going out and getting a pooch. Do I Really Want a Dog?
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