Dogs are beloved pets because they have a lot of cute characteristics in most families that have a dog and can have more than one dog to make it part of their families and maybe siblings too.
Today, we’ll answer the question on why dogs are so cute.
Dogs are considered cute due to a combination of physical features like large eyes, floppy ears, soft fur, and playful behaviors that trigger a positive emotional response in humans, often associated with feelings of warmth and happiness, while also being a result of thousands of years of selective breeding to enhance their appeal as companions; essentially, dogs have evolved to be cute to humans to strengthen the bond between them.
According to the ASPCA’s website, here are tips to care for your dog:
“Feeding
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Puppies eight to 12 weeks old need four meals a day.
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Feed puppies three to six months old three meals a day.
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Feed puppies six months to one year two meals a day.
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When your dog reaches his first birthday, one meal a day is usually enough.
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For some dogs, including larger canines or those prone to bloat, it’s better to feed two smaller meals.
Dog Supply Checklist
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Premium-quality dog food and treats
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Food dish
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Water bowl
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Toys, toys and more toys, including safe chew toys
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Brush & comb for grooming, including flea comb
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Collar with license and ID tag
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Leash
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Carrier (for smaller dogs)
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Training crate
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Dog bed or box with warm blanket or towel
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Dog toothbrush”
Here’s my top cutest dogs:
German Shepherd, Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog, Siberian Husky, Beagle, Alaskan Malamute, Poodle, Chihuahua
How to Adopt a Dog:
According to https://www.rover.com/blog/adopt-a-dog-in-new-york-city/, here are tips on adopting a dog:
“Adopting a dog can take time, and you may fall for a dog online only to find it’s already adopted. Don’t worry—the perfect pup is out there.
The adoption process in New York City
At it’s most basic, adopting a dog consists of:
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A shelter visit to meet your new pet. Bring everyone who will be living with your new companion, including family, roommates, and other dogs.
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A call or check-in with your veterinarian and landlord.
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A counseling session to make sure you are ready for pet ownership.
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Payment (we have more on that below) and paper signing.
Then, you’re ready to head home! Same-day adoptions can take an hour or more, and many agencies will stop adoptions an hour or so before the organization closes.
Other agencies have policies that can extend the process by days or weeks, including:
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A home visit to see where your future dog will sleep, eat, and play. Home visits are also a chance for the adoption agency to make sure everyone living in the residence is OK with a new pet.
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Travel time if you adopt through an international rescue.
Where to adopt a dog in New York City
Here are some places to rescue a dog in NYC:
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Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals: Partners with 150+ rescues and shelters to save homeless animals.
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ASPCA Adoption Center: NYC-based, North America’s first humane center.
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Badass Brooklyn Animal Rescue: Rescues dogs from high-kill shelters, motto: “Saving badass dogs from idiot humans.”
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Best Friends Animal Society: Nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary, with an adoption center in SoHo.
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Bideawee: Provides healthcare and socialization to prepare dogs for city life.
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The Humane Society of New York: Founded in 1904, now a large rescue agency and free clinic.
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Staten Island Hope Animal Rescue: Volunteer-run nonprofit focused on raising awareness and finding homes for pets.
Preparing to bring your new pet home
Creating a care budget
Dog ownership is rewarding, but budgeting is key to ensuring you can afford the care your pet needs.
Here’s a list of annual purchases that are typical for a dog owner:
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Food
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Waste bags
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Pet insurance
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Annual veterinary exams
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Vaccinations
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Dental care (both professional cleanings and products for at-home use)
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Treats and toys
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Miscellaneous vet appointments
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Boarding/travel accommodations
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Dog walking services
You’ll also need to make a few one-time purchases (or replace them as they wear), such as:
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Crate
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Bedding
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Collars, harnesses, and leashes (the shelter may provide one or all)
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Pet-friendly cleaning products
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Grooming products
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Training sessions
Save money by skipping nonessentials, thrifting, or using discounts. For example, check if your vet offers dental promotions during National Pet Dental Month in February.
A note about pet insurance
Pet insurance is optional but can provide peace of mind for accidents or breed-related issues. Review your dog’s medical history to decide if it’s worth it. Some employers offer pet insurance, so check with HR.
Getting ready
To set yourself up for success, have as many supplies as possible before you meet with an adoption counselor. Your pet homecoming checklist should include:
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Food and food bowls
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A leash and collar or harness (or both!)
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Toys, especially ones that keep your new pet mentally stimulated
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Treats, to encourage bonding and reward good behavior
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Enzyme cleaner for accidents
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An appropriately-sized crate to serve as a dedicated safe space while your dog adjusts to his or her new environment
Depending on the breed, you may need brushes, shampoo, nail trimmers, and other grooming tools. Also, pet-proof your home by keeping chemicals and foods out of reach and securing electrical cables.”
Calleigh Atkinson, a 10th Grader at the iSchool, also has a pet dog, and her dog’s name is Indy.
1: Why are dogs cute?
I think they’re cute because they have like they’re all so different like they might have like curly hair or they might have like straight fur it’s like always so many different also of my dog’s ears and her eyes and her little spots that’s just why they’re so cute
2: What day did you get your dog Indy?
October 1st 2023.
3: What breed is Indy?
The mixed breed dog from the shelter.
4: Did you adopt Indy?
Yes.
5: What makes a dog cute?
How unique they are and how different they are from other dogs like their features like their fur or spots.
6: What are the cute characteristics of dogs?
Eyes spots and fur.
7: Have you had any training tips for Indy?
My dog is untrained but she knows how to sit on command but if I had one training tip I would say treats give your dog a lot of treats.
8: Is there a character from a kids show that Indy looks like?
She looks like Chloe from Bluey but she actually acts like the dog named Indy from Bluey.
Agnes Troadec, a 10th Grader at the iSchool, also has a pet dog, and her dog’s name is Patchen.
1: What is your dog’s name?
Patchen
2: Why are dogs cute?
Dogs are cute because they love you all the time and give you licks.
3: What day did you get your dog?
I got my dog right before my birthday in June of 2020.
4: What breed is your dog?
My dog is a mixed breed because he is a rescue and he is part Great Pyrenees and part Beagle and a lot of other things.
5: Did you adopt your dog?
Yes I adopted my dog from Bidawee and he was rescued by Bidawee from a kill shelter in Tennessee.
6: What makes a dog cute?
In my opinion I think the cutest dogs or dogs with really long ears and with freckles or spots.
7: What are the cute characteristics of dogs?
Like I said in Question 6 I think the cute characteristics of dogs are freckles and long ears and spots.
8: Have you had any training tips for your dog?
Yeah when my dog was a puppy we trained him to do all sorts of tricks like sit, lie down Shake high five and kiss.
9: Is there a character from a kids show that your dog looks like?
Well I’ve always thought my dog to look like Snoopy from Charlie Brown because Snoopy’s a beagle and he has long floppy ears and so does my dog.
