Yay – you’ve decided to adopt a dog! That’s wonderful news. And because you’re such an awesome expectant pet parent, you need to know just what you’re in for.
If you’ve adopted a dog, where there any surprises that you weren’t aware of? Do you have any advice to pass along to readers who want to adopt a dog? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
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