Well said, Bama Girl. Plus if you get a pet from a shelter or a rescue you don't have to go through all the trouble of raising a puppy. Many dogs are already housebroken, crate-trained, etc. I know of a few people (and I am sure there are many more) who have got their pet from a shelter and turned the pet into a therapy dog. They all take their pets to nursing homes. A very rewarding situation for both the nursing home residents, the pet owner, and the rescued pet.
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