I found this amazing poem online by Juliana Kupchick that I really wanna share on this. Enjoy
Don't buy a dog in search of a puppy
For puppy's get older and slower and chubby
Just think of it this way when it's time to choose
A puppy's an old dog who still eats your shoes
Don't buy a dog in search of a breed
A purebread's the same as a mixed ''special needs''
And just like a dog doesn't notice your race
see your dog's heart and not your dog's face
Don't buy a dog in order to mate it
For this is how unwanted dogs are created
Millions of others are already breeding
and now it's our love that their babies are needing
Don't buy a dog if you just want to ''try one''
You want something cute so you went out to buy one
But a dog's not a toy, it's a lifelong commitment
and being an owner means being consistent
Don't buy a dog from a breede or store
there 's simply no need and they cost so much more
Shelters and rescues are filled to the top
with dogs who're forgotten each time that you shop
Don't buy a dog for prestige or perfection
A rescue dog's flaws are a huge misconception
Their tails never wag, but rather they dance
And the music begins when you give them a chance
Don't buy a dog, and now you know why
Next time you're looking just give it a try
Then tell all the family and friends that you've got :
When you want a dog, please don't buy one
ADOPT
signed,
a Dog mom-O-Holic