Ok, so "Santa" bought you that dog you've always wanted. We both know it wasn't that fat chubby guy that can barely get his ass out of bed, let alone down a chimney.

So, let's be frank, your partner bought the dog. How romantic, sends hearts a fluttering when the partner of your dreams comes home with a cute puppy.

It's not so romantic when the puppy did not choose you. Would you allow your friends to pick your partner? Why is an animal any different? My friends ARE trying to pick my partner, it ain't pretty.

This post is dedicated to helping people to pick animals that are right for them so everyone involved can have a fruitful experience

1.) Animals came to Earth to have a good and funky time. They did not come to Earth to fill your voids. They did not come to Earth to be kicked or abused because your angry and need an outlet. They did not come to Earth to be left on a chain all day and neglected.
2.) Let them pick you, it's important that you have a connection with your animal. They should like you first. After all you will be spending all day with them.
3.) If animals don't like you they WILL run away. Don't even try the denial tactic and insist Lassie got "lost". Lassie can sniff his way back to your house if he has to.
4.) Picking the ideal pet should be like a re run of Casablanca, NO, not Casa Loma.
5.) Select an animal that you know you can properly care for and spend a lifetime with. Selling them or pawning them off to someone else is traumatic for them if they like you and become attached.

I hope this helps,
Happy pet hunting,

Lindsay Tietz, Homeopathic Doctor
Owner  Intention to Heal
Proudly Serving the Danforth Area Directly