Over a decade ago in the year of 2007, my family and I adopted our first family dog. Now trace back fifteen years to 2003; my mom loved dogs and wanted to adopt one, but the timing just wasn’t right. In fact, ever since she was a young girl the idea of having a furry canine companion attracted her, but her parents did not allow such a thing due to severe allergies in their family. It was not the right time. My mom was so passionate about dogs that her dream was to become a dog trainer, but her dad (my grandfather) ridiculed her and remarked that she could not make a living as a dog trainer. Now in 2007, as an adult, married, and mother of a young daughter (me) and son (my brother), my mom finally considered adopting a dog that could tag along …show more content…
We met countless potential candidates. Then, two months after we began searching, we came across a quiet-spirited Labrador-Shepard mix who had been at the shelter for a few weeks. Soft eyes? Check. Good with kids? After reviewing her paperwork, check. Although her papers said she’d had some past trauma with being left alone, and she had eaten lawn furniture due to separation anxiety, we knew this dog would be comfortable in our friendly, warm home. Still, my parents hesitated to make a concrete decision, to ensure this was right for us. Months passed before we made our decision to adopt our first family dog.
Bella (translates to “beautiful” in Spanish), is what we named the soft eyed, black furred beauty that looked up at us from behind the glass that separated us, hoping for a home away from this loud, obnoxious accommodation. After filling out a few forms, Bella was on her way home with my mom, my brother and me.
Necessary Steps to Adopt a Dog:
1. Confirm that the time is right for you. Most dogs require a significant amount of attention and exercise, you will have to remain committed to taking care of your pooch.
2. Determine if a shelter or a breeder is better for you (and a no-kill shelter if you think you will be tempted to adopt out of pity).
3. Meet numerous dogs of several types (but still within your specifications if you have any e.g. “Soft eyes and good with