Life with our new furry friend (and his blankie)
So far, so good. Our little family is adjusting well. Cooper (our puppy) is a sweetheart and spent his first day at home alone while we went to work on Monday. When we got home after 8 hours there was one little accident but nothing worth a submission to dogshaming.com.(If you haven't seen this site check it out. Hilarious). I think he probably spent the day sleeping on the couch (like all dogs given the chance).
Though he is a good boy, Cooper has a blanket that came with him from his foster family. He drags it everywhere, chews on it (without destroying it) and often falls asleep with it wedged in his mouth. Weirdo.
We are all getting to know each other (and our odd quirks). Though some people have questioned our choice, I truly believe that adopting a dog was a great decision for us. Right now in Spain (and around the world I am sure) there are an over-abundance of animals that need homes. The situation has only been getting worse with the financial crisis. People can't afford to feed their families let alone a pet. A lot of them are abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Spain has a more strays than there are in the States and I suppose leaving your animal to its own devices is a better option than killing it (which also happens here). Soon sales and other taxes are going to be raised and with them veterinary costs will go up. There is a fear that people already strapped for cash will be forced to make hard choices when it comes to their pets. It is a sad situation. I am just glad that we were able to help even if it was a little bit.
My advice: after you decide you would like a pet do your research and then: ADOPT!
Though he is a good boy, Cooper has a blanket that came with him from his foster family. He drags it everywhere, chews on it (without destroying it) and often falls asleep with it wedged in his mouth. Weirdo.
We are all getting to know each other (and our odd quirks). Though some people have questioned our choice, I truly believe that adopting a dog was a great decision for us. Right now in Spain (and around the world I am sure) there are an over-abundance of animals that need homes. The situation has only been getting worse with the financial crisis. People can't afford to feed their families let alone a pet. A lot of them are abandoned and left to fend for themselves. Spain has a more strays than there are in the States and I suppose leaving your animal to its own devices is a better option than killing it (which also happens here). Soon sales and other taxes are going to be raised and with them veterinary costs will go up. There is a fear that people already strapped for cash will be forced to make hard choices when it comes to their pets. It is a sad situation. I am just glad that we were able to help even if it was a little bit.
My advice: after you decide you would like a pet do your research and then: ADOPT!
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