It can take months to find our dream apartment, weeks to settle on a new car, and days to choose the perfect outfit. So why is it that so many people decide to buy a puppy in the spur of the moment? Why do people think it is OK to be spontaneous when purchasing a pet?

Well, there are no real answers to those questions, but it probably has something to do with the rush of emotions people feel when they spot a dog for sale. There is no denying the overwhelming desire to hold a puppy and take him home. But even though these feelings are normal, buying a dog just because it