• Make sure you can set aside time each day for your dog. Create a family chart for doggy care duties.
• Dog-proof your home: for example, tuck electrical cords out of the way and make sure small toys and poisonous chemicals and plants are out of reach.
• The adult pets at the shelter can be a perfect choice—their sizes and personalities are fully developed, and most are already housebroken!
• Teach your dog good manners. The teaching process will bring you closer together, and a well-behaved pet will make you both happier!
You can visit www.aspca.org/adoption/ for more details on the adoption process and to find a shelter near you.
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Adoption tips provided courtesy of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
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