I was never sure if I wanted a shelter dog or not...a puppy didn't concern me so much as an older dog. You never know how they have been treated, or what issues they may have. But then I got Spot and he is wonderful!!! It was so much easier adding an older dog to our home...the girls understood how to play with him more quickly, and he fit right in. I know that would not be the case with every dog and I know that some dogs do have issues. If I were getting a first dog, or an olnly, I would be willing to work with that, but having two dogs already, I wanted to be sure I was adding an overly aggressive dog, and I wanted to be sure I had the time to deal with the issues that a new dog would bring.

I think adopting a dog froma shelter is a wonderful thing, but it has been be the right dog for you your lifestlye, and those close to you...and as many dogs are in shelters, I'm sure the right one is out there...