Friday, January 10, 2014

Why Consider Military Dog Adoption

By Marissa Velazquez


Having a dog brings wonderful feelings to the owner be it an adult or a child. One may choose to bring up a dog from a puppy and watch it grow up or simply adopt one that is an adult. Dogs make wonderful companions for children. Other than getting a dog from shelter homes, one can chose military dog adoption that have retired from active duty.

Adoption is quite inexpensive if you compare it to buying and bringing up a puppy. When you adopt, you save the life of that dog and keep them from being euthanized. Observing the traits of an adult dog is much easier compared to that of a puppy as they have developed fully. You may get a sweet looking puppy only for it to develop into a dog with very queer characteristics.

There is no need to house train an assorted dog; they have already undergone enough training. Basic behaviors are impressive since they are cultured and disciplined. They are restrained and will not be a threat to children or guests unless highly provoked.

The process is much cheaper when you compare all that you could have paid in buying and raising the dog. The veterinary costs only are enormous if you had to pay them in full. And if it is a purebred the price will be in the hundreds of dollars.

The value attached to these dogs does not vanish when they retire. This is why they continue to get support all through in terms of special veterinary care at lower rates. One also gets free consultations especially if the dog has unique behavioral problems. They also get to participate in social even organized for retired dogs.

It is comparatively easy to adopt if one looks at the cost of raring a dog from zero. Adopting them minimizes the chances of them being killed for population control. This way you save them from the cruelty of being killed and you also get a friend who has been well trained.

Since the year 2000 when a law was passed to permit adopting military dogs, so many have benefited by getting new homes. The process is straight to the point and straight forward and need not be feared. As long as you prove you can take care of the dog well like it has been in the army then you have good chances. Past experience with special dogs like those of the police and rescue will put you on top f the adoption list.

In the process of military dog adoption, one has to agree not to put any blame on the government in case the dog causes any harm after being adopted. And since these dogs at times are aggressive due to past experiences, one has to be ready to deal with that. In general, these dogs are way better than regular dogs in terms of discipline.




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