While the designer dogs we feature are certainly cute, there are plenty of equally adorable pets waiting for adoption. This Wolf and White German Shepard mix has been owner Nikki Berdzar’s best friend for 10 years. It was love at first site for her when she was working at the local shelter and saw Safire come through the door. Just like in real relationships, you cannot always predict the perfect pal based on looks. You may be best off visiting an animal shelter to see which pet picks you.

Do It Right Tip 5
Know What You’re Getting Into: There are too many unwanted pets in this world, so understand the good and bad that comes with pet ownership so your new dog or doesn’t wind up in a shelter, or worse. More than 12 million dogs and cats are euthanized in shelters each year. Don’t add to that. Stats from animalworldnetwork.com and the Humane Society of the United States.

Safire is a White German Shepard/Wolf mix who lives with Nikki Berdzar in Brighton.

September 2008