When considering getting a pet dog, many people are confused about whether to choose a puppy or an adult dog.

The characteristics involved in dogs vary with age, which often poses a problem for people who want to own a dog.

People want to find a canine companion that better suits their lifestyle.

Puppies are full of energy, but require more energy to care for and train.

For example, training a pet dog to learn basic skills such as going to the toilet in a fixed place often requires pet owners to invest weeks or even months of continuous and patient teaching.

Adult dogs are generally more mature and independent. They have formed their own behavior patterns and can adapt well to new living environments.

Last year, a friend of mine adopted a puppy. He often had to get up in the middle of the night to tend to it. In contrast, neighbors who adopt adult dogs have no such trouble.

Adult dogs are better able to control their emotions than puppies.

Puppies often have mood swings due to trivial things, sometimes excited and sometimes scared; in contrast, adult dogs seem to be more calm about various things.

If there are many visitors at home, a puppy may bark continuously, while an adult dog may just wag its tail slightly to say hello.

The plight of rescued dogs like Toast deserves people's attention.

Toast once stayed at a rescue station, where the conditions were quite simple and many puppies were huddled together.

Some of these dogs are abandoned, and some are stray dogs that have been taken in.

Volunteer Ayi will regularly go to the rescue station to take care of them.

Many pet rescue shelters have limited space and money is tight.

At this rescue station in Shanghai, the sufficient food and basic medical care needed by the dogs rely entirely on donations from caring people from all walks of life, which struggles to support daily operations.

The dogs in these rescue centers are eager to have a warm home.

Some of them have unique looks like Feifei (Feifei).

Feifei's hair is smooth and beautiful. Every time you take her out for a walk, she always attracts a lot of attention. It has a distinct personality and is impressive.

Adopting an adult dog is actually a very meaningful thing.

This can be seen from the changes in the situation of adopted dogs.

For example, the dog was found near the pet hospital near Putuo.

He was bullied by other dogs while wandering outside, but was later helped and briefly adopted by well-wishers in 2015.

These adopted dogs will cherish their new homes and bring a lot of joy to their new families.

Adopting an adult dog also relieves stress on society.

Incomplete statistics show that there are hundreds of dogs waiting to be adopted in stray animal rescue centers in cities across my country. If more people choose to adopt adult dogs, rescue stations can devote more resources and energy to rescuing other stray animals.

For many office workers, adult dogs may be a better choice.

They don’t have enough time and can’t devote hours every day to carefully caring for their puppies’ daily lives.

Xiao Li is engaged in programming work in a first-tier city and often works overtime until late at night. When he decided to get a pet, he picked an adult dog.

This adult dog is able to cope well with Xiao Li going out to work during the day and no one is at home. Xiao Li only needs to take it out for a walk every morning and evening.

For the elderly, adult dogs are also more suitable.

Older people often want a quiet companion to keep them company.

Adult dogs are more docile and stable than puppies.

Grandpa Zhang adopted an adult dog in the community and took it to the garden to enjoy the sunshine every day. The scene of dogs accompanying the elderly makes people feel particularly warm.

When choosing an adult dog, you need to understand its habits.

When communicating with rescue shelter staff or the original dog owner, you can ask about the dog's dietary preferences, physical condition, and whether it coexists harmoniously with other animals.

At the rescue station, employees will carefully note down the specific conditions of each dog and provide detailed information to those interested in adopting.

Also pay attention to your dog’s health.

You can take it to the pet hospital for a comprehensive examination to see if there are any potential diseases.

In a pet hospital in a certain city, people often come to consult about the health check-up of dogs in advance. Doctors will use professional instruments and rich experience to evaluate the dog's health condition.

Whether you choose a puppy or an adult dog, it all means a responsibility.

Provide it with adequate food, regular medical examinations, daily care and companionship.

After adopting an adult dog, you need to understand that it may have past habits, and you need to gradually guide it to integrate into the new family life.

Some dogs may have stayed in a rescue center for a long time and may appear a little timid when they first arrive in a new home. At this time, the owner should be more patient and help the dog adapt slowly.

If you plan to add a dog or cat into your family, don’t forget to appreciate the cuteness and vitality of the puppies, and also give the adult dogs a chance to show themselves.