Why You should Adopt a Dog
Why You Should Adopt a Dog
Karin Campbell RN, CCRN
Western Governor 's University
February 15, 2014
Why You Should Adopt a Dog
Throughout history, we have found evidence that dogs played a very special role in the lives of their human companions. Dogs have left their paw prints throughout time, even in ancient civilizations. Artists have displayed paintings and drawings, showing the bond of man and his oldest companion, the dog. Ancient burial sites displayed evidence of human love for their dogs. Canine skeletal remains, were often seen with their human remains. Many ancient graves were found to have dogs buried alongside their human, with treats, providing them with a little something to snack on in the afterlife. This evidence proves man’s best friend is not a 20th century ideal, but can be traced back thousands of years. (Lobell, J. A., & Powell, E. 2010) I have such a love for dogs, and am the proud owner of 6 rescue dogs, ages one to seventeen. I had a dog as a child, and she started the love story that I have today with my canine partners. I believe this is God’s second best creation, (behind man) and at times, I feel they are His best. I adopted my first dog from the ASPCA in New York City. Micky was an abused Poodle mix, and became my first dogs as an adult. I always loved dogs, but after adopting Micky, I became an advocate for rescue, and adoption. My life was forever changed. The sad statistics show close to 2.7million cats and dogs are killed each year in our animal shelters across the US. Many people have found it necessary to surrender their pets when faced with economic stressors such as unemployment, and home foreclosures. Many apartments will not allow pets, or place restrictions on the breed, or the size of the dog. Owners are therefore forced to make a decision between their financial situation, and pet owner responsibility and commitment.
Hirshey, G. (2008, May 11).
Adopting a dog from a shelter can save a
Karin Campbell RN, CCRN
Western Governor 's University
February 15, 2014
Why You Should Adopt a Dog
Throughout history, we have found evidence that dogs played a very special role in the lives of their human companions. Dogs have left their paw prints throughout time, even in ancient civilizations. Artists have displayed paintings and drawings, showing the bond of man and his oldest companion, the dog. Ancient burial sites displayed evidence of human love for their dogs. Canine skeletal remains, were often seen with their human remains. Many ancient graves were found to have dogs buried alongside their human, with treats, providing them with a little something to snack on in the afterlife. This evidence proves man’s best friend is not a 20th century ideal, but can be traced back thousands of years. (Lobell, J. A., & Powell, E. 2010) I have such a love for dogs, and am the proud owner of 6 rescue dogs, ages one to seventeen. I had a dog as a child, and she started the love story that I have today with my canine partners. I believe this is God’s second best creation, (behind man) and at times, I feel they are His best. I adopted my first dog from the ASPCA in New York City. Micky was an abused Poodle mix, and became my first dogs as an adult. I always loved dogs, but after adopting Micky, I became an advocate for rescue, and adoption. My life was forever changed. The sad statistics show close to 2.7million cats and dogs are killed each year in our animal shelters across the US. Many people have found it necessary to surrender their pets when faced with economic stressors such as unemployment, and home foreclosures. Many apartments will not allow pets, or place restrictions on the breed, or the size of the dog. Owners are therefore forced to make a decision between their financial situation, and pet owner responsibility and commitment.
Hirshey, G. (2008, May 11).
Adopting a dog from a shelter can save a
References: http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/early/2013/05/09/CIR.0b013e31829201e1.citation Hirshey, G. (2008). In animal shelters, reminders of the economy. Retrieved from http:www.nytimes.com/200805/11/nyregionspecial2/11colct.html Lobell, J. A., & Powell, E. (2010). Constant Companions. Retrieved from http://archive.archaeology.org/1009/dogs/companions.html