There are so many wonderful reasons to get a dog. But for some of us, there may be a few reasons not to have one. Don't just think about how a dog will enhance your life, but ask yourself, "What am I willing to do to enhance the life of my dog? " Take this quiz and see if the time for you to have a dog is now.
I expect them to continue the way it is without any unforeseen crisis or surprise.
I anticipate that my life will hold any number of possible changes, like a career change, new baby, travel, or retirement.
Years? I don't know what my life will be like tomorrow.
I expect my life to continue the way it is, but if something comes my way, I’m ready.
Either me or one of my family members will do it
My maid
No one. Will paper-train it so it doesnt have to go out
No one. I have a garden
It would be a strain financially and might put me in debt.
I could handle it, but I'd have to make some adjustments.
It would pose no problem financially.
I would give the dog away or put it down.
My sister (parent, neighbor, friend, etc.) has offered to dog-sit whenever I'm away.
There's a good kennel nearby.
Leave my dog alone at home with enough food and water to last.
I don’t know.
I don't get away very much, just a few days here and there.
I love to travel and am off and running whenever I have the time and money.
I'm out of town for a few days every couple of weeks on business.
I go out once or twice a year for vacation.
A dog would be a loving addition to my life and our family.
I'm lonely, and a dog would be great company and a way for me to meet people.
Having a dog will be a great way for my children to learn a sense of responsibility.
Dogs are cute and would be fun to play with.