COVID Puppy Pros and Cons List

Here we are … over five months into a global pandemic – please raise your hand if you, or someone in your household, have said “Hey, I’m home all the time now, let’s get a new puppy!”. You are not alone. The Washington Post is even likening the rush of dog purchases and adoptions to the purchasing frenzy of Cabbage Patch Kids in 1985 and Tickle Me Elmo in 1996. As a matter of fact, it’s very difficult to adopt a pet right now due to the high demand, and the waiting list for breeders can be months long.

On a complete whim, we are also part of the 2020 COVID Dog Craze. Enter George, our new Pug puppy, brother to Mowgli the ManPug and Buttercup the Yorkie Pup. We decided on a spur of the moment, when a dog became available on a Pug Facebook group, that George MUST BE OURS!

“Hey, I’m home all the time now, let’s get a new puppy!”

We have had George now for 50 days. And he is the best boy, and we have not had a single regret. BUT, if you are one of the few people who are contemplating bringing a new pet into your home, and are considering a COVID Puppy, it’s definitely a great idea to look at all sides, and do a thorough evaluation of whether or not you should invest time and energy into a new pet. I have taken the liberty of starting a COVID Puppy Pros and Cons list for you here:

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Pros to getting a COVID Puppy:

Puppy Snores – Cute little snores in your home office that require you to mute your volume on audio and video calls. Definitely a pro!

Guest Video Call Participants – Holding my puppy up to the camera on my laptop so my co-workers can admire him is one of the best parts of my day!

Hourly Trips Outside for Fresh Air – A puppy must do his thing, and you don’t want that thing happening in your office! And let’s face it, you probably need to get outside and stop sitting at your desk all day!

Contributing to Employment in your Local Area – You are keeping FedEx employees busy and employed with all of your purchases from Chewy.com and PetSmart.com.

Increased Daily Steps – Keep your steps up with puppy walks around the neighborhood.

Improved Photography Skills – Because you just can’t stop taking pictures of all that cuteness!

Home Décor and Improvements – Free decorative teeth marks on your all your furniture. No cost to you!

Fun Stand Offs in the Middle of the Night with your Spouse – Who will succumb first to the puppy whining to go outside?  I must admit, my husband is much better at feigning sleep than I am. Who needs sleep anyway?

Extra Exercise for Older Dogs – A new youngster in the house keeps your older pets on their toes! We are hoping our Mowgli trims down a bit running away from the chaos our George creates!

No Need to Vacuum or Sweep your Kitchen Floor – Puppies (and all dogs) are basically 4 legged vacuums.

Great Arm Workouts – And on the flip side of previous pro, keep your arms tone by vacuuming up all the puppy hair.

Improved Agility and Balance – Who doesn’t love an obstacle course of dog toys all over the house keeping you agile and nimble?

Puppy Breath and Warm Furry Puppy Cuddles – Need I say more?

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Cons to getting a COVID Puppy:

There aren’t any … prove me wrong. ~ Susan

What would you add to this list of PROS for a new puppy?

Comment below!