The shelters in Texas are filled with cages and kennels of new puppies. They are all so innocent and adorable.
Those sweet puppy expressions make it so easy to be tempted to jump in and adopt, but it takes more than “love” to raise a puppy. Adoption groups and agencies are the first ones to seriously advise against impulse adoptions. Sure that little wiggling pup is all kisses and sweet puppies’ breath. However anyone considering a pup needs to commit to a 10-plus-year lifetime of ownership and pet parenting.
Along with that will be regular vet bills, flea, tick and heartworm meds, possible grooming costs, food and treats, housing or accommodations and maybe even some canine behavior training.
Prior to adoption, the agency will ask lots of thought provoking questions. Is there a yard or fenced area for the pet? Who will be in charge of the pets feeding, exercise, bonding, playtime and training? Are there other pets in the household? Is there a back up plan for travel or pet sitting? How many people will the pet normally associate with? Is the home or housing acceptable to having an indoor pet? Where will the pet be safe in bad weather, severe hot temperatures or cold, cold winters?
There are lots of things to think about and consider. No adoption group wants that little pup they have cared for from day one until it is ready to be adopted, to leave the shelter with too many unanswered or uncommitted situations. Inviting everyone to visit Pet Adoptions of Cuero. Take the pup test and let the PAOC staff and crew find an adult dog or a pup possibly for your family.
The shelter is open every day of the year from 8 a.m. until noon at 407 US Highway 183 in South Cuero or call for a late afternoon appointment at 361-2438550. PAOC wants all their pups to be “happy” pups and all the pet parents even “happier” with their canine or feline decision.
