“My girlfriend does not like my beagle Molly. So I have to rehome her. She is a purebred from a wealthy area and I have had her 4 years. She likes to play games. Not totally trained. Has long hair so she’s a little high maintenance, especially the nails, but she loves having them done. Stays up all night yapping but sleeps while I work. Only eats the best, most expensive food. Will NEVER greet you at the door after a long day or give you unconditional love when you’re down. Does not bite but she can be mean as hell! So… anyone interested in my 30 year old, selfish, wicked, gold-digging girlfriend? Come and get her! Me and my dog want her re-homed ASAP!”
We’ll give you a moment to recover. Ahem.
Although the above ad clearly was a joke (we think), it points out the obvious attachment people have to their dogs, cats and other furry friends. The pets' companionship, funny activities, unconditional love and nurturing enrich the lives of the millions of Americans who harbor them.
Unfortunately, there are a large number of homes that don’t have pets. That’s because one or more members of the family have an allergy to them, causing sneezing, runny noses, red eyes and general misery. But there’s a way to accommodate the family member or members who have this unfortunate reaction to animals. It’s possible to keep a pet and keep your family member happy and healthy if you just take some precautions.