Effie the 15 year old dog, was on her usual walk with her owner Brett.  But decided today to go a different way.  Brett thought this was odd as Effie rarely goes the opposite way.  All of sudden Effie took off running to the neighbors house.  At the neighbors house Effie and Brett found 94 year old William Lepsch, face down in his driveway.  Effie began to lick his face as Brett called 911.  William did regain consciousness but is in serious condition at North Memorial Medical Center.

One Cute Chihuahua

We have all seen movies where the adorable child opens up a big Christmas box on Christmas morning to be surprisingly licked by a cute little puppy.   

It’s all so cute, until the puppy grows up, with its issues that could have been taken care of if he was properly trained as a puppy.  Puppies are forever, not just for Christmas.  If you plan on buying, or better yet rescuing a puppy this holiday and giving it to someone, make sure they are ready to take on the responsibilities of a dog.  Puppies, are a lot of work.  They bare some of the same stresses as a new born baby.  Feeding, peeing, teething. It is constant!

Better yet, why not adopt an adult dog.  I can think of some great reasons.  This older dog,  won’t pee on your Christmas tree. It most likely is already potty trained.  He will already have his teeth, so no teething problems.  He won’t chew up the Christmas gifts.  Also, you won’t have to pay to get him neutered as that is usually already done by the adoption organization before the adoption. 

And my favorite part.  I think the dog really knows, I mean really knows that you saved them.  The way they will look at you.  The way they will just lay there and let you pet them, they really do know, you love them, and they will be appreciative of that.  That is a great Christmas gift, unconditional love!   So, please Remember Dogs are long Term, not just for Fun on Christmas Morning.