Everyone has their own reason for adopting a pet. Some people adopt for companionship, to have an exercise buddy, to help minimize the stress, for protection, and some people adopt to get training on building a routine before they start a family. I often say I did not rescue my pets, they rescued me. My parents had pets but they were never allowed in the house. Did you go through a similar childhood? Dogs were raised outside in the elements (extreme hot and cold weather), eating table scraps or spoiled leftover food, most times they lived their whole life tied to the tree or fence and with minimal human interaction.…