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Purchase

When you purchase a dog you end up spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars, and that’s before first shots, neutering, and food. Some people like to purchase dogs because they are devoted to one breed. But when you buy a dog you have to consider some things, such as where did this dog come from? In the case of pet store puppies that answer is often a puppy mill, where dogs live crowded together in cages and never get to romp on green grass or see the fresh air. There are some devoted hobby breeders who treat their dogs well though. If you are going to purchase a puppy, do so from one of these breeders who has a good reputation. A good breeder will allow you to see the parents and will talk to you about genetic health problems which many purebred dogs have. He or she will also question you, because a good breeder will want their puppies to go to a good home. Buying a puppy should not be easy or an impulse purchase.

Adoption

With dog adoption the difference is one of life or death. Did you know that over 3 million animals are euthanized in shelters every year in America? Not all of these animals are vicious or “bad”, some of them are simply paying the price for their owner’s carelessness or disregard. Sometimes people buy a puppy, and when that puppy gets too big, decide they can’t keep it anymore. Your local shelter is chock full of loving and wonderful dogs, big and small, mixed and pure bred. If you are fixed on a certain breed there are many breed specific rescues which often buy dogs out of puppy mills and put them into good homes.

While buying a dog can be a guilt free experience, it is nowhere near the good deed that adopting a dog is. When you adopt a dog you give him a second chance at life, and nothing could possibly feel better.

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Times have changed in the world of adoption. Years ago couples went to their local adoption agency, filled out the paperwork and waited for their newborn. Today’s adoptions are far more involved, expensive, and difficult to negotiate. The whole process can be a scary and daunting proposition. That’s why many couples now turn to an adoption consultant for help and guidance.

Never heard of one? You’re likely familiar with a wedding planner who coordinates all the details involved in putting together a wedding. In a similar way, an adoption consultant serves as an advocate for adoptive parents. Consultants help the pre-adoptive parents navigate the maze, create a profile, and connect with the best agencies and attorneys for them. With a consultant, your adoption will most likely go quicker and be safer. Chances are you’ll also save money, have less stress, and probably sleep better at night.

Just starting to consider adoption? This may be the best time to get involved with a consultant. The first step in approaching an adoption is a thorough and honest look at what’s involved and an assessment of whether adoption is a good decision for your family. Before you start the process, you need to know what you’re getting into, and have realistic expectations.

If you decide adoption is right for your family, there are a lot of decisions you need to make. Would you prefer a domestic or international adoption? Will it be an open adoption, closed, or somewhere in between? Do you want a newborn, or would you consider adopting an older child? There are pros and cons to each type of adoption and while some families are very comfortable with a fully open adoption or an older child, others prefer raising a newborn with less of a connection with the birth family.

Once you’ve narrowed the type of adoption you want, the journey truly begins. An adoption consultant can help you get started and work with you to put together a customized plan to help you through the process. You’ll learn about procedures, home studies, legal issues and the various levels of openness. A consultant can help you prepare for your interaction with birth parents and various adoption professionals and will work with you to put together a prospective parent profile. A great profile can make all the difference in how fast you’re selected by a birth mother.

Many couples pursue adoption after years of grueling infertility treatments that can leave them feeling frustrated and powerless. Those same feelings are often carried over into the adoption journey. Adoption is a whole new area that can seem overwhelming and even more uncontrollable than infertility treatments. A good adoption consultant can help prospective parents exert significant control over the domestic adoption process, especially the amount of time the entire process takes.

Throughout the journey, a consultant will be looking out for your best interests. Unfortunately, some couples are so desperate for a child they’re seduced by less-than reputable people or are pressured into accepting a situation that’s not right for their family. An adoption consultant will be supportive and will remind you that you’re not looking for any birth mother, you’re looking for the right birth mother. She and your future child are out there and a consultant can help you find each other.

Nicole Witt is Executive Director of The Adoption Consultancy, an unbiased resource serving pre-adoptive families by providing them with the education, information and guidance they need to safely adopt a healthy newborn, usually within 3 to 12 months. For more adoption information and resources go to http://www.AdoptANewLife.com or call 813-681-6232.

Ms. Witt is recognized as an information source; she has been interviewed by Today, World News Tonight, Fox News, E! Online, and many radio programs. She has also been interviewed for articles appearing on http://www.WebMD.com and http://www.CBSNews.com Her articles have been featured in local and national publications such as “Family Building” magazine.

Ms. Witt is a member of the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), the World Speakers Association (WSA), the American Professional Speakers Association, and the Florida Speakers Association. Nicole is also an active professional member of RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association and co-founded the Tampa chapter of the organization in 2007.

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I sometimes feel like I live in a zoo. Besides raising a toddler and babysitting my husband on a daily basis, we have two cats, a bird, a dog, and two fish. There’s never a dull moment in my household. My first pet, once I bought my own home, was a purebred cat. I wanted the fluffiest, most beautiful cat in the world, so I ended up paying more than I care to mention. And yes, she’s a gorgeous cat, though a little too furry and definitely knows that she’s a purebred. Once my husband moved in, he agreed to get another pet, but said that he wasn’t about to spend a fortune when there are lots of animals that are in need of homes. So, we decided that we’d adopt a pet. Our local humane league was our ideal choice of where to adopt a pet. We had not a clue if we wanted a dog or another cat, but we figured that we’d figure it out once we got there.

When we arrived at the humane league, I was shocked at the amount of people that were there to adopt a pet. Some of them walked past all of the hopeful animals and left without saying a word. Others walked out happily carrying boxes with petrified new pets. We left that day with an adorable dog that won our hearts the moment he licked my hand. A week later, we were talking about all of the animals that had been in need of homes, and decided to adopt a pet, again. We brought home a tiny little kitten that grew up to be even more loving and well-mannered than my purebred. It was almost as if she knew that she had been rescued and was grateful.

Since our adventure to the humane league, I’ve been a big believer in adopting a pet that desperately needs a home. If you’re making the decision to adopt a pet, which is a huge commitment, consider finding one that is in need of a home. There are lots of organizations that may be local for you that have pets just waiting for homes. Some of the pets may have been rescued from wandering the streets and others may have been surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them. No matter what their background, they need homes. Most of the organizations give them medical check-ups before placing them up for adoption, but be sure to inquire about that fact.

And remember that if and when you do decided to adopt a pet, there are many responsibilities that come along with the adoption. Of course, the decision to adopt a pet may be the best decision of your life.

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