When adopting a
pet from a rescue or shelter home, there are some common mistakes that naive people
make. This especially happens if they are not well read or educated about the
process and implications of Shar Pei adoption.
The “Cute” Factor
Unfortunately,
as with humans, looks aren’t everything. It’s best to go into the shelter with
an open mind, and look past the cuteness and into the personality of the dog.
When you find your perfect companion, looks will be secondary. If your personalities
match, they will be cute regardless of their physical appearance. Sometimes cute
puppies are the most mischievous.
Lack of Financial Preparation
Many
people make the mistake of thinking that Shar Pei adoption is cheap, so the whole
process must be as well. Such is not the case. Dogs need vaccines, medicine, food,
and other things and over time they get expensive. Save wisely so you don’t get
caught up in the end.
Buying The Pup For Special Occasions
Birthdays,
Christmas, and Valentine’s day are all times when people get dogs as gifts. This
is an unwise idea because often times the recipient is wholly unprepared to raise
a dog. The owner should pick out their own dog when they are ready in all aspects.
Aggressive
Love
This speaks for itself, really. Often times people forget to give
the new dog some space, and they tend to throw themselves at the puppy. This is
an unhealthy relationship, as the dog resists the owner from the beginning.
So
Cute and Little!
This mistake comes from the desire to take the littlest
puppy because they are so cute. Super small cuties often means they are the runt
of the litter, and they come with a whole plethora of health problems.
Lying
On an Application
Trying to make your living situation sound better than
it is, is a huge mistake. Shelters place their dogs in the best homes possible,
and if you’re not truly the right fit, it’s not fair to the dog.
Not Checking
the Background
You should find out as much about your new puppy as you
can before you make a commitment. Otherwise, your situation could be less than
ideal for you and your puppy.
Not Taking Advantage of Health Options
Many
Shar Pei adoption places offer free health evaluations and reduced veterinary
care following adoption. It is your responsibility to make sure your dog is healthy,
and if it isn’t, it is your responsibility to remedy that.
Not Considering
Your Living Situation
Do you have other dogs at home? Do your children
like to run and play wildly? This isn’t a crime, but you should certainly consider
this before adopting a dog, especially if the dog has come from an abusive home
or has aggression issues. This can be a bad situation for everyone involved.
Making
Your Decision on a Whim
Be patient. Don’t consider Shar Pei adoption until
you are absolutely ready in all aspects. If you are at the point of adoption,
but haven’t found the dog that suits you yet, don’t get one. Having a dog end
up in the wrong hands and the wrong situation is a no-win situation on both sides.
After
reading about the ten most common mistakes made with Shar Pei adoption, your next
step is to familiarize yourself with the situation so that you know what
to expect from a Shar Pei rescue dog. They are often harder to handle than
puppies from breeders, but so worth it, as you are giving them an incredible gift
of love and care.
Attention: To discover how
YOU can have the Happiest, Healthiest and Best Behaved Shar Pei,
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