Opening Your Heart to a Pet Companion
Published in natural Awakenings, January 2009, Megan Cutter explores the joys and challenges of pet adoption and hi-lights two local pet rescue centers.
In October, our family adopted Basho, one of six puppies that were found in a drainpipe. The family who found them became foster parents until permanent homes were located. We worked with an independent pet adoption agency to process the adoption, which included a detailed application and a first meeting. When we met Basho, our hearts melted and we knew this puppy was our new pet companion. Since we already had a black lab, we knew the work that would go into training a new puppy- it has been well worth it.
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