There are so many wonderful reasons to get a dog. There are, also, a few reasons not to get a dog. Don't just think about how a dog will enhance your life, but ask yourself, "What am I willing to do to enhance the life of my dog?" Take this quiz and see if the time for you to have a dog is now.

1. What do you expect your life to be like in the next few years?

A. I expect them to continue the way it is without any unforeseen crisis or surprise.

B. I anticipate that my life will hold any number of possible changes, like a career change, new baby, travel, or retirement.

C. Years? I don't know what my life will be like tomorrow.

D. I expect my life to continue the way it is, but if something comes my way, I’m ready.

2. How much time does an adult in your household spend at home — awake?

A. Someone is home most of the day.

B. Somebody's at home, and awake, 3 to 5 hours a day.

C. There is someone home less than 3 waking hours a day.

D. Somebody's at home, and awake, 6 to 8 hours a day.

3. How would you best describe your home?

A. A showplace.

B. Comfortable and lived in.

C. A chaotic mess.

D. New and never lived in.

4. How would you be affected if your dog needed surgery or special medical care that would cost in excess of $500?

A. It would be a strain financially and might put me in debt.

B. I could handle it, but I'd have to make some adjustments.

C. It would pose no problem financially.

D. I would give the dog away or put it down.

5. Which of the following best describes your living situation?

A. I rent an apartment.

B. I rent a house.

C. I own my own home.

D. I am living with someone right now.

6. What would be your support system for the dog when you go out of town?

A. My sister (parent, neighbor, friend, etc.) has offered to dog-sit whenever I'm away.

B. There's a good kennel nearby.

C. I figure I'll only go places where I can take the dog.

D. I don’t know.

7. How often do you travel?

A. I don't get away very much, just a few days here and there.

B. I love to travel and am off and running whenever I have the time and money.

C. I'm out of town for a few days every couple of weeks on business.

D. I go out once or twice a year for vacation.

8. Which answer most closely describes why you want to get a dog?

A. A dog would be a loving addition to my life and our family.

B. I'm lonely, and a dog would be great company and a way for me to meet people.

C. Having a dog will be a great way for my children to learn a sense of responsibility.

D. Dogs are cute and would be fun to play with.

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