Essay On Puppies

Although my family had talked about getting another dog I never actually thought we were really going to. A couple days before we went to Lamancha, my parents had to fill out an application online for permission to adopt a dog from them. The application included that we had to have references and asked questions like where the dog would sleep, if my parents had kids and how old they were, if we were good with dogs. All kinds of questions to make sure that the dog we picked got the best possible home. Lamancha is an adoption center for dogs, horses, and cats that are rescue them and bring them to Lamancha and find suitable homes for them. After they check your references they bring you in to meet the animals and adopt one.

In 2008, I spent the summer with my Uncle, Aunt and 2 cousins in Missouri. They picked me up at the airport, and the car ride was filled with discussion about a puppy they had just gotten 2 days prior. It was explained that my cousins wanted a dog since their friends’ family had gotten a dog recently. My Uncle, happy to oblige, stopped at a neighbor’s house one day, who was giving away puppies they could not care for, as is common in small town America. He picked out the cutest one and went on his way. The family was so happy to have “Roxy” in their home and on their farm.

About two years ago my sister had taken in a dog named Morgan. At first I didn’t exactly agree with this because she already had a dog that she hardly took care of. When my sister brought Morgan home she was about two months old. I could still hold her in on had. And as I spent more time with her, she became my baby.

Historically dogs have served many purposes for humans. They have been used for hunting rodents, disposing of pesky rodents, fighting wars, protecting people as well as valuables, and tending to livestock (Staats et al, 2008). In today’s American society, dogs have become a first option to serve as companions and new additions to families. However, that is not the only purpose that canines serve. Dogs can also be of assistance to people with disabilities, military and police services, and therapeutic practices as well as a companion. To accommodate to the growing demand for pet or service dogs, it has become increasingly easier to buy or adopt them. There are now many options of how to obtain a dog. There are options such as breeders, Petland,

I was sitting in our kitchen, about to eat, when my aunt went it. I ran over to her, happy to see her, and in her hands was a small, black and brown chihuahua. My aunt told me he weighed one pound. Of course, I immediately held him. I couldn’t resist. He was such a cutie! With pointy ears, big black eyes, and a small nose, he was the center of attention at our house. The puppy didn’t have a name yet, so we tossed around a few names. None of them were a good name for the pup.

At this point I had never seen a puppy, well I should say never owned one. Belle and Grace our dogs were messing around and play fighting like they usually did. As I grew closer to Earth I noticed I live in a small world and need to get out in the open.

Weeks passed by which seemed more like month. Week after week I went and played with the retriever puppies, it was amazing how they were so many different colors ranging form a light rusty red to a super light tan. I was in love with the little light tan girl. Each time I visited I watched and studied how they interacted; did they bark, bite, sleep, fight. This was very important to me to judge whether or not this puppy at only two then three, four, five, six, seven and then finally eight weeks old could potential make the difference in my future.

Sometimes in the world of raising dogs for the show circuit events, do not always turn as expected. on April 22, 2007 in Buffalo New York a litter of Sheltie puppies was born. Out of the litter came two perfectly sized pups, one oversized pup and one undersized pup. At the end of six weeks one of the pups with show prospects was sent to a home in Altadena, California. The other correctly sized pup was shipped to a home in Clearwater, Florida. Because the large puppy could not become a show dog, he was sold as a pet. Several people who came to purchase a possible dog for show looked at the small pup but, they all said right away,"she is pretty but she is just too small". However, a young handler said, "I will take a chance on her". Amazingly

Did you know that about 3.2 million pets (of which 1.6 million are dogs) are adopted each year? Also, 1.5 million pets end up being euthanized, or put to sleep, each year, with about 670,000 dogs. The main reason is because the shelters are full and do not have any room for new animals. Dogs should be adopted from a shelter instead of a breeder. It is cheaper to adopt, you save time off your dog, and you are saving a dog’s life

Are you looking for Australian Labradoodle Puppies for sale? What you first need to do is find a breeder who sees their vocation a privilege and a labour of love. Unfortunately, not all breeders offer this same level of professional care. It is vital when considering a new pup that you do thorough research and consider your purchase really carefully

Due to puppy mills inhumane living conditions, mill owners keep many hidden secrets from outsiders. New laws need to be put in place to prevent the inhumane treatment such as poor living conditions, abuse, and health issues that dogs in puppy mills are forced to encounter. Today there are over 15,000 puppy mills reported in the United States (Bowman 1). Most of these mills are located in the Midwest. These overcrowded puppy mills occupy hundreds of thousands of puppies per mill. Mill owners typically advertise their puppies using the internet and newspapers. These advertisements generally include false information on the mill’s environment. The poor living conditions in puppy mills are the main cause of diseases and behavioral problems in the puppies. Although half of the United States raised their standards of responsibility for puppy mills, twenty-one states have lacked to set any laws.

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When they told me about adopting a furry little creature, I was completely ecstatic; I loved dogs and had wanted one ever since I first tried to pet one on the street. This time, I was completly fine with my parents making a decision for me; now this was the best surprise. So a week later, I convinced my parents to visit the nearest dog shelter. As we entered, we saw about 20 enclosure each containing a dog. None of the dogs looked or sounded alike; some were fluffy, spotted, tiny, or even bigger than me. We walked down the hall of dogs and I spotted a furious, little puppy. I read the card on the front of the gate and found that this adorable dog was a poodle and his name was Gucci; the dog was also only a year and two months. But the most interesting part about the small puppy was not on his information card. Instead, it was on his front left leg; his leg was encased in a bright red cast, so he was healing from a broken leg. Soon after, my parents and I realized that Gucci was healing from something much worse than a broken leg.

The day that you bring a new puppy home is a momentous occasion. If you know when this day will happen, you should make certain preparations ahead of time to ensure an easy transition for you and your pet during his or her first week. Read our list below to learn which things you must include in these preparations.

When I was five years old my parents got me a dog for an early Christmas present. They got her from an animal rescue (?), and her name is Annie. Annie is a wired haired terrier with a smooth, yet rough, brownish-orange colored coat with a black spot on her back, white legs and a white belly. She also has two different colored eyes, one blue eye, and one brown eye; we call her crazy eyes sometimes, because of this.