As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the Millennials are starting to take over and making waves as they do so. While their parents or grandparents most likely lived in a single-family house with a white picket fence, 2.5 kids, a stay-at-home mom, and a dog that never set foot in the house, Millennials are living in condos with roommates or significant others, everyone works at least one job, and instead of having kids, we have dogs. That’s right, we. I am a Millennial myself and while I don’t live in a condo, I have six fur kids and no human children. For many of us, a dog seems easier. Either because we aren’t married yet, or we like the companionship of something with fur over humans. You can leave the dog at home while you pursue your career. And, for many young, single women, they have become an accessory thanks to celebs like Paris Hilton. But is this lifestyle good for the dog? No doubt the pup is happier being inside than the traditional chained-to-a-doghouse life that pre-dated our generation. But, at the same time, many Millennials get a dog for the wrong reasons (including as an accessory!) and they end up at the shelter. Failed Homes A dog can be a great indoor companion. Maybe not a replacement for human kids, but certainly a best friend. However, if it’s not thought out thoroughly, your home could just become a “failed home” that leaves both you and the dog hurting. Slyva Kelegian is an actress (Spider-man, 2002) and author of “God Spelled Backwards,” a book about the real world of dog rescue, something Kelegian has been a part of for years, having saved over 300 animals. You can bid on a signed copy of her book here, proceeds go to the Oregon Dog Rescue. In addition to rescue, she educates the public to help them make informed decisions about whether a dog is right for them and, if so, getting the right dog to fit their lifestyles so the dog doesn’t end up at the shelter. While cute, a dog is not an accessory. And wanting one because someone...
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 18:35:45 +0000
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