ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - If you are looking at adding a special four-legged friend to your family this holiday, you may want to wait until the new year before you start looking.
If you get a puppy, remember some breeds can grow a lot in a few months, so make sure you are ready for a large dog.
A dog could be a good addition to a home, but with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you may want to wait until things calm down so you can spend more time helping them adjust to a new home. Plus, making the whole family part of the process of getting a new dog is a good way to make sure you find the right one for your home. Finding a rescue at a local shelter could be a good place to start.
Finding a rescue at a local shelter could be a good place to start.
"All dog breeds have a little bit different built-in personalities. They have different traits. But, one that is going to fit with your family, let the dog pick you out. Go visit; we have rescues here, we have the Humane Society, we have our facility, and Auglaize County is not that far. We have so many facilities that have all of these dogs that people can no longer have. So, go and check them all out. Go to Petfinder.com; you can see them online and see which one you like, and you can go visit that facility," says Julie Shellhammer, Allen County Dog Warden Office.
A dog could be a good addition to a home, but with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you may want to wait until things calm down.
If you get a puppy, remember some breeds can grow a lot in a few months, so make sure you are ready for a large dog. If you want something to unwrap Christmas morning, some supplies like a dog crate, toys, or treats are a nice option.
