For many people, their dogs and cats are beloved, and sometimes favorite, family members. There are many ways in which pets become family. Each method has its pluses and minuses; the goal is to find which works best for the human and the pet.
Before falling in love with a certain dog or breed, it’s vitally important to do some homework to determine temperaments and behavioral patterns and to consider the home environment. Labradors and other large breeds need a lot more room to run and play than a toy poodle or other small dog that might be a good fit for a compact apartment environment….