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Information for Cyprus Expats on adopting a dog in Cyprus
Taking on a dog is a big responsibility and is often rushed into without much thought or research into what it actually involves. Often, especially in Cyprus, you haven’t even intended to have a dog, they just turned up skinny and flea ridden on your doorstep and by the time you have nursed them back to health you’re well and truly attached and they’re there for good. But those of you have actually made a decision to get a dog, that is just the start of the choices you have to make. You’ve talked about it for ages. You’ve discussed different breeds. Boy or girl? Adult or puppy? Rescue one or buy a pedigree? You’ve weighed up all the pros and cons;
- They’re tying if you want a holiday BUT they’re such good company
- They shed hair everywhere BUT they’re a good guard for your property
- They need walking regularly BUT it gets the kids off the sofa and out into the fresh air
- They can be expensive BUT they make you laugh
Many of the ‘problem’ dogs are simply dogs that are completely mis-matched with their owners or the environment in which they live. For example, a German Shepherd being owned by an elderly lady, a Labrador living in an apartment or a husky that doesn’t get walked because the owner works full time.
It is of the utmost importance that once the decision has been made to re-home a dog, whether it be a pedigree or a rescue dog, that you then take some time to research which characteristics of a dog would suit your lifestyle and your schedule. Even if you decide to adopt a dog from a shelter, the people running it should still have an idea of what kind of breeds are in each dog so should be able to make an educated guess as to levels of upkeep, grooming, exercise and training the dogs will need. Obviously with pedigrees it’s much easier as they are deliberately bred to exhibit certain desired behaviours.
Much of it is common sense. Don’t get a working breed if you don’t have time to exercise and train them. Don’t get a dog that sheds a lot of hair or slobbers a lot if you’re OCD about cleanliness. Don’t get a very active dog if you’re not a very active person. Don’t get a very lazy dog if you ARE a very active person. Don’t get a dog that’s prone to barking if you live in a built up area. Don’t get a traditionally friendly breed if you’re looking for a good guard. And absolutely never EVER get a dog because you’ve seen it in a movie or because your Auntie Irene used to have one when you were a kid and it was always well behaved! (Trust me, I hear those two reasons a LOT!!!)
The list goes on, but the point being made is research research research. You will prevent a lot of trouble and heart ache in the future if you match your dog to yourself, your family, your lifestyle, your exercise levels and your own temperament. You match all of the elements well and you’ll have a friend for life that you will truly enjoy spending time with.
© Lindsay Cowie website
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