This year, home for the Holiday’s has a new meaning for my family. On Friday November 25, Black Friday, we brought home a new addition to family, Bonnie. Bonnie is a six-year old hound mix and was previously homed at the Lynchburg Humane Society with hundreds of other dogs. The Lynchburg Humane Society along with many other humane society’s across the country do specials that let you take home these dogs for little to no money, that means there is more freed up money for you to shower them in love. So far the humane society had over 2,820 animals adopted during their program and their are still SO many loving and furry friends (cats too!) that could use some warmth and love this holiday season. Here are some hopefully convincing reasons that would make you consider getting a new furry friend not only for the holidays but forever!
1. They are the gift that keeps on giving
Dogs are the best gift you could have because they give you unconditional love no matter what. You make a mistake, the dog doesn’t care, and he will be there to greet you no matter what. You forget to bring him cake on his birthday (yes, we get our dogs a cake), they don’t care, they will still be there on the couch to watch that movie you have seen 300 times.
2. Dogs can keep you safe
You are never home alone with a dog around, they will help you shoo off the mail man, or keep you company when you are there in the dark. They will sleep with you when you are alone and will sniff out anything out of the ordinary for you!
3. They will help keep your floors clean
We now have three dogs and our floors have never been cleaner. Whether your cooking and you drop something in transportation or you are at the dinner table and food falls off your fork (or you just don’t like it and you throw it under there to get rid of it), dogs are always there to clean up your mess.
4. You will always have someone to talk to.
Dogs are always there to listen to anything you have to say, good or bad. Whether you are upset or super excited talking to an animal is one of the only times you can talk and get everything out without anyone talking back.
These are only a few of the many reasons that bringing a dog home for the holidays will be a decision that you won't forget. We know that Bonnie will give us way more love than we ever deserve and will bring us more happiness than we can even imagine. Go get your dog and see the happiness and love that it could bring to you and your family.
Photo courtesy of the Lynchburg Humane Society
