If you're thinking about a dog, please consider adopting a rescue pooch.

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Several years ago I posted in this forum about the death of my beloved Golden Retriever friend and companion, Josh. At that time I decided I was done; having buried six buddies, I wasn't sure that I was up to another try.
Then it occurred to me how unfair that was to my boys. Didn't they deserve the same chance to train, bond with, love, and ultimately grieve that I had experienced?
So we headed to the shelters. And now the newest member of our family is one part golden lab, and one part traveling scoundrel. My sons are delirious with joy, and my wife is OK with the fact that she now shares my love with another girl.
But had we not adopted her, sher would have been dead within a week. Our sweet girl would have wound up in a crematorium or a dumpster.
So again, if you're looking for a pet, please consider the shelter.