4 questions to ask yourself before getting that dog

People should think carefully about what kind of dog would suit them and their living circumstances before visiting a shelter for the first time, experts say.

Their little furry faces stare up at you, as if begging: “Take me home!” But anyone who decides to get a new dog from an animal shelter needs to be well prepared, because things do not always go according to plan. And how do you choose the right dog for you?

Lea Schmitz from the German Animal Protection Association advises people to think about what kind of dog would suit them and their living circumstances before visiting a shelter for the first time.