It sounds silly but getting a dog changed my life. I was in my late 20s, having too much fun and no responsibilities. Getting that dog made me a caregiver to another being. I had to tend to her needs. Feeding, walking, etc.  It made me more reliable and productive. The wild card is how much you wind up loving the critter.

siggy47

Stacker Saloon

saloon

I want to have a dog at some point in my life but it's not easy to tell if I am ready for it.

I asked the local animal shelter if I can walk some dogs to get experience but they only want experienced dog walkers since their dogs aren't easy to handle :(