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BY ANNA RABHAN eople may have more free time during the summer to de- involved and fi nd that a dog would be a perfect fi t, decide next what had already required several surgeries. The lesson here is twofold. kind of dog is best. First, patience, whether getting a dog from a shelter, rescue organiza- vote to getting a new pet settled in. On the other hand, they tion or a breeder, is key. Second, don’t think that by buying a dog may be lulled into thinking they have more time than they will from a pet store you are “rescuing” a puppy mill dog. You would only add to the problem by being part of the demand. Pcome fall. In a study by the National Council on Pet Population Study THE BEST DOG Should you decide to get your new friend from a shelter or and Policy, in which researchers surveyed people surrendering their rescue organization, do your research. You would be giving a dog a pets to shelters across the country, 25 percent of people surveyed It makes sense to make the decisions of whether or not to new lease on life and providing a “forever home” for a dog who never get a dog and of what kind of dog to get simultaneously, as many of asked to be in such straits in the fi rst place. There are wonderful cited incompatibility with their family’s lifestyle as the reason for the considerations involved in the two decisions are the same. For dogs of all ages, breeds, temperaments and backgrounds just wait- surrender and 15 percent cited the family’s preparation (or, rather, example, if you’re in an apartment and will be for some time and also ing for responsible, loving humans. On the other hand, some rescue don’t have the time to care for a dog, the best decision is to not get dogs have never experienced a responsible, loving human and may lack thereof) and expectations. In adopting a pet into your family, one. However, the apartment dweller who has time to take his dog to have special physical or psychological needs because of it. These you are essentially making a promise to that animal to provide for his dog parks and on walks may decide that many types of dogs would dogs need heroes too, but capable heroes, not another human who needs and care for him for the rest of his life. Understanding what’s be fi ne, just not a Great Dane. Although breed doesn’t necessarily de- “feels bad” and wants to try. The dog will likely end up right back termine a dog’s personality, there are some unavoidable truths about where he started. Realize that most shelters and rescue organizations involved in doing so is the fi rst step to ensuring that the promise is certain breeds that you must consider, along with grooming needs, require an adoption fee at minimum and have varying requirements kept. possible health issues and other factors, when choosing a dog. For for ownership. They want to ensure that their dogs will fi nally fi nd a example, if combing a dog’s coat is not something you would enjoy good home. A good place to start looking for a shelter dog is www. doing, don’t get an Afghan Hound. aspca.org/adoption/shelters. The ASPCA’s shelter fi nder will point you toward local shelters, including Jacksonville’s Animal Control, DECIDE the Jacksonville Humane Society (www.jaxhumane.org) and other, smaller shelters. While First Coast No More Homeless Pets isn’t There are three closely related questions to answer when de- WHERE TO ADOPT a shelter, they do have a list of resources on their website (www. ciding to bring a dog into your life. You will need to decide whether or fcnmhp.org/resources/directories_links.html) that includes contact not you should get a dog in the fi rst place, what kind of dog it should The question of where to get your canine companion is, of information for shelters as well as other useful resources. Usually, be and where to get it from. Remember that 40 percent of people course, tied to what kind of dog you’re interested in. According to the dogs cared for by rescue groups, some of which are breed-specifi c, surveyed in the NCPPSP study decided, after the fact, that they were Humane Society of the United States, 8-10 million cats and dogs en- will be in a foster situation rather than a group shelter. These organi- in over their heads where their new pet was concerned. Clearly, not ter shelters in this country each year and 25 percent of the dogs are zations will also have varying requirements and fees. A place to start enough people examine the question of suitability carefully, honestly purebred. Surely, the kind of dog you want is waiting at a shelter or is www.petfi nder.com, where you can search for rescue organiza- and thoroughly. rescue organization near you. Still, some people have their reasons tions (and shelters) or call up a list of adoptable dogs in your area for wanting a dog with strictly documented origins. They may want a and see the contact information for the custodial organization. Visit show, competition or fi eld dog, or they may have fears of unknown the shelter or foster location and the dog you’re considering adopting health or behavioral problems in getting a shelter dog. In those more than once. Take all family members to see the potential new THE BEST HOME cases, a responsible, professional breeder may be appropriate. Avoid addition to make sure she is compatible with everyone. This might getting a dog from a pet store, Craigslist or the classifi eds. There is be more possible with rescue organizations than with shelters. Some When deciding whether or not to get a dog, educate yourself much controversy about puppy mills and these sources, so anyone shelters limit the number of visitors and some don’t allow children about the commitment involved in both time and effort. Really exam- thinking of getting a dog should defi nitely research the subject. “The below a certain age to interact with the dogs. These should be ques- ine the fact that your dog will need exercise, training, socialization bottom line,” says the Humane Society of the United States, “is tions you ask when researching shelters and rescue organizations. and affection. Those things require time. Exactly how much time will that responsible breeders do not sell their puppies to pet stores... .” depend on whether you choose a puppy or an older dog and what One Southside woman, who wishes not to be named, tells the story breed you choose.