This article should be read by anyone considering getting a dog, however strong the lure. And it only covers the financial aspect, leaving aside so many other factors that go into the responsibility of having a dog in the home. The decision to bring home a dog should involve far more than just wanting a companion to love, a plaything for the kids or a momentary whim.
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