On one of your amazing adventures on the web, you happen to reach a site about Labrador Retriever. It contains information on how nice and gentle and intelligent these dogs are. And then you see a picture of a dog for adoption. You fell in love with this beautiful and pitiful Labrador Retriever and the next thing you know, you're hitting the 'adopt this dog' button.
But a dog's look should not be the only basis of adoption. There are still other important factors to consider before adopting a Labrador Retriever. First and foremost, ask yourself if you really want a pet. Having a four-legged as a new member of the family is not a simple matter. Your family may not be prepared for this. Talk to them and ask their opinion regarding this matter. Consider the age of your family members especially the children. Are they old enough to live with a pet? Despite this breed's good reputation with children, it is always important to take necessary precaution.
Having a pet also requires time, patience, effort as well as tolerance. It is your responsibility to feed, to groom and to take your pet for a walk. How are you going to do all these if your time is only enough for work, taking care of the children, spending time with friends or reading your favorite book? You may also want to tolerate some damage to the shoes, clothing and furniture. You must understand that the dog is still under period of adjustment and is going through separation anxiety.
Adopting a dog may not be as costly as getting a new puppy since most abandoned dogs are already vaccinated, spayed or neutered as well as housetrained by the previous owner. But you should still think of the future expenses- regular veterinary care, grooming, foods, bowls for food and water, toys and other supplies. You also have to prepare yourself for the occurrence of problems such as flea infestations and other health problems. Some of these health problems may need veterinary treatment and could cause veterinary bills to rise quickly.
Take note that, not all abandoned dogs are problematic or stray dogs. They are often turned into the shelter by previous owners for many reasons. Mostly the reasons are, they cannot afford to provide what the dog needs or they don't just have the time to do their responsibilities to their dogs. Adopting a dog means you are helping one little soul as well as helping the community by providing one vacant space in the shelter for another poor abandoned dog.
When I was talking to my daughter, who was seven years old at the time, about adopting a panda, I neglected to explain the concept properly. She asked me if our house was big enough for a panda and what would we feed it on! Much as I would really like a pet panda, I don't think I'd cope very well. I remember that episode of The Simpsons when Bart won an elephant. Animals for Adoption, as far as wild animals are concerned, is not so hands on.
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF), have an adoption scheme that works very well. The idea is to choose an animal from their Animals for Adoption program and commit to paying an amount of money each month. The money goes towards the conservation of that animal in it's natural surroundings. The WWF doesn't operate zoos but is committed to preserving endangered species in their natural habitat.
The choice of animals that the WWF offers is the Giant Panda, Orangutan, Bottlenose Dolphin, Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant and Black Rhino. The Animals for Adoption scheme enables you to feel part of the excellent work that the WWF does. On joining the scheme and choosing your individual animal, you receive a certificate, a photograph of the animal and a soft toy. You also get a fact sheet about the species and information on how to be environmentally aware.
Each species is on the endangered list for one reason or another and would be in an even worse state if not for the public support of the WWF and similar organizations. Animals for adoption plays an important part in conservation and raising awareness.
The Giant Panda is greatly affected by forest clearing for timber and agriculture. There is also the problem of overgrazing. Habitat destruction is also a problem for the Orangutan, as land is cleared for agriculture and commercial logging. The Borneo and Sumatra islands are now the only places left on Earth where wild Orangutans can be found.
Bottlenose Dolphins have their own problems at the hand of humans. The oceans are increasingly polluted and dolphins are frequently caught up in fishing tackle. As the shipping lanes become busier, they are in danger of colliding with ships. The Animals for Adoption scheme is vital for the depleted numbers of Bengal Tiger in Nepal, who are in constant danger from poachers. It's hoped that the patrols that have been put in place can help the situation.
The demand for the horn of the Black Rhino has made this species very rare. The powder derived from the horn has long been a favored ingredient for traditional Chinese medicine. Again, habitat clearance for agriculture and logging is putting the Asian Elephant under threat. Animals for Adoption is one way to show you care about all these endangered animals.
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