Maybe You Should Get A Dog

What a terrific video to kick off this blog! What a cute but important message to give to viewers during the super bowl. The ad encourages dog adoption, but I can certainly identify with some of those characters with my own dogs' behavior.

Before I can discuss some of the aspects of the dog-human relationship, I have to strongly encourage people to get a dog. Cats and other pets are fine too, but I am "dogcentric." The first step to enjoying the companionship, love and loyalty a dog brings, you first have to get one.

Unfortunately, millions of dogs are abandoned each year. With too many careless owners who are too busy, tired, sick, whatever--most shelters are stretched beyond capacity and are forced to euthanize a majority of dogs if they can't find a home for them in a couple of weeks.

But there is some hope. It's now easier than ever to adopt a dog with all its medical shots and spaying/neutering completed for a fraction of what pets stores and breeders would cost.

People are willing to spend thousands of dollars on little baubles and gadgets, why not on a pet that will always be happy to see you, never complains, and gives constant love and attention.

I encourage people to take a step back from acquiring the most extreme, exotic or outrageous accessories and make a home for a friend.
So maybe you should get a dog.