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Email 4
Once
you have selected the breed and the breeder, it
is time to sit down with a calm mind and analyze
whether you are ready to afford a dog or not.
Most
pet owners calculate the price of the food and add
it to the cost of the dog and figure that they can
afford it regardless of their budget. The reality
is that very few people have any idea how much owning
a dog really costs and grossly underestimate it.
So,
all in all, you will have to be sure that your wallet
can handle all the expenses before you bring your
doggy home.
It
is therefore utterly essential that you objectively
evaluate your budget and come to a decision as to
whether you can really afford a dog or not. He will
need your support in all things and you owe it to
him to give him, not only your love and affection,
but also proper care, food and medical attention.
These
don't come free - so ask yourself whether you can
afford to get that dog you always wanted. If you
realize that you can't, it's best you don't bring
one home, both for your sake and his....
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