Dogs require your time! They need exercise to be happy and healthy. They require obedience training to be a welcomed member of your community. They crave human love and attention.

Dogs need protection!  Dogs require a fence to keep them safe and to prevent them from getting lost or stolen.  They need an ID tag  to help insure they will be returned safely if anything does ever happen to them.

Dogs require a portion of the family budget! Beside the dog food and annual vet checks and vaccinations, dogs have emergencies too. Be prepared for any vet bill just as you would be prepared for any doctor bill for your children.

Dogs may need a license! Most communities require dogs to be licensed. Failure to comply may result in fines and can jeopardize your rights to have a dog.

Dogs require all of the above for their entire life! A dog may live for as long as twenty years. It is your responsibility to provide for the dog in its old age just as you did the first year you had it. Adopting a dog requires a serious commitment.