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Sit Means Sit Dog Training North Pinellas issued the following announcement on Feb. 24

Why Adopting a Dog is Good for Your Family

Aside from the charitable nature of doing so, adopting a dog can be the perfect move for your family. Read on for more reasons that you should consider adopting a dog.

Dogs Are Usually Already Housetrained

While not all adoptees are housetrained, many of them already are. This means that you won’t have to work as hard to train them to become housetrained and they’ll easily adapt to their new home. Less work on you and your family’s part to take care of your newest family member!

Older Animals Can Be the Best

When most people think of welcoming a new pet into their home, they imagine a rambunctious pup rolling around and tearing apart everything in their path. However, adopting a dog usually means welcoming an older dog into your home. Older dogs are often tamer, kinder, and require less supervision than younger dogs. They also have more developed personalities, so you’ll know what you’re getting and can choose a dog that’s right for your family and home.

Children Will Benefit

Children love playing with dogs, but dog ownership can also teach them lifelong values of love, responsibility, and patience. Adopting will also show your children the value of empathy and helping an animal in need. Aside from that, dogs can make children more active and playful, which will benefit their physical and mental health.

You’re Saving a Life

At the end of the day, adoption is about saving an animal’s life. Many adoptees have had a rough life before you, and you’ll be able to give them the loving home that they need to continue on. Shelter staff works hard to ensure that animals feel at home in the shelter, but those establishments are only meant to be temporary; at the end of the day, these dogs need homes! You benefit by getting a new loyal companion, but so does the dog.

You’ll Be Happier

Having a pet can increase your lifespan by making you happier and healthier. Reducing stress and depression and improving physical health are only a few of the benefits of owning a dog. You’ll also be happier overall! Your entire family will feel the positive effects that owning a dog has on their mood.

Adopting a dog is an all-around great experience for dogs, dog-owners, and their families. Consider opening your home to a loving adoptee. Curious about where you can adopt a dog in Pinellas County? Click here! Anxious about owning your first dog? Click here for our tips for new dog owners.

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Source: Sit Means Sit Dog Training North Pinellas