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Who is man’s best friend? Books, you’d say. Right; books are the reservoirs of knowledge; they make you look intellectual; they are non-demanding…..so on and so forth. But has a book ever returned a smile? Has it ever jumped with happiness at your sight to make you feel important? Has it ever been a companion, not just to you but to your emotions, in those lonely hours? Books are great, but answer to all these questions is definitely a big NO!

Now think of the question again. What comes to your mind when you think of the best, most loyal, affectionate, lovable, friend and companion that a man has ever had? Any doubts….it’s none other than that adorable, four-legged fellow – The Dog.

And among dogs, who can be a better companion than the friendly Golden Retriever with an eager-to-please demeanour? The very name, with the word “golden”, brings in a touch of class. The Golden Retriever is one of the most popular dogs that are preferred as pets. The Golden is a big, energetic, congenial and playful dog who loves his master; and becomes his master’s pride.

But the picture is not all that golden as it seems to be. There are very many Goldens who are rendered homeless due to a tragedy in their masters’ family or due to some other reasons. These are the dogs who have been with humans, lived with them, loved them and have received their love. So desertion pains them. There are many organizations that work towards the rehabilitation of these Goldens.

The happy end to a homeless Golden’s story comes in the form of adoption.

If you want a Golden Retriever as a pet for you and your family and you are looking out for one, consider adoption. Adoption will not only fulfil your dream of owning a Golden Retriever, but it will also bring back the sunshine on a pretty, desolate doggie’s face.

And here’s a whisper in your ear (lest somebody should hear) – You solve your purpose of having a dog and a whole lot of virtue comes in gratis. Who said you should always “give” to find virtue!

Jokes apart, adopting a Golden is not only a good deed, but it also has its own benefits. It costs lesser than buying a Golden. You get a dog that is already used to human company. So adjustment issues are less likely to arise. You will probably have to settle for an adult dog instead of a puppy. Doesn’t look cute? Think again. Puppies are difficult to manage and train. They can’t hold their bowl. You will have to be prepared to find your shoes, furniture, carpet and a host of other things chewed or torn.

Also, puppies need a lot of care and attention and time. With an adult golden these are not very big issues. It will take time for a puppy to actually grow up and be a companion. Adopting an adult will provide you with an instant friend. If you have very small kids, again puppies are not a very good option. It might hurt your kids. An adult golden, however is very friendly with kids.

Behavioural traits are obvious in adult dogs. So you can choose the one that best suits your need. With a puppy, you never know. You can’t be sure….you have to rely heavily on the training that you will provide.

So go ahead, lend a helping hand to a hearth less Golden and add a golden thump to the ‘good-beat’ of your heart.