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xxblushesxx -> RE: Adopt a Dom (6/8/2008 12:34:32 PM)
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Things to Consider
The fact that you're thinking about adopting from an animal shelter means you're a responsible and caring person. But before you make that decision to bring a furry friend into your life, take a moment to think over these questions:
· Why do you want a dom/domme? It's amazing how many people fail to ask themselves this simple question before they get a dom/domme. Adopting a dom/domme just because it's "the thing to do" or because you have been pining for a flogging usually ends up being a big mistake. Don't forget that dom/dommes may be with you 10, 15, even 20 years, or longer. (depending on how you care for them…)
· Do you have time for a dom/domme? Dom companions cannot be ignored just because you're tired or busy. They require food, water, exercise, care, and companionship every day of every year. Many in the shelter are there because their submissives didn't realize how much time it took to care for them.
· Can you afford a dom/domme? The costs of dom/domme ownership can be quite high. Licenses, training classes, spaying and neutering, veterinary care, grooming, toys, food, floggers, restraints and other expenses add up quickly.
· Are you prepared to deal with special problems that a dom/domme can cause? Flea infestations, scratched-up furniture, accidents from those who aren't yet housetrained, and unexpected medical emergencies are unfortunate but common aspects of dom/domme ownership.
· Can you have a dom/domme where you live? Many rental communities don't allow dom/dommes, and most of the rest have restrictions. Make sure you know what they are before you bring a companion dom home.
· Is it a good time for you to adopt a dom/domme? If you have kids under six years old, for instance, you might consider waiting a few years before you adopt a companion. Dom/domme ownership requires children who are mature enough to be responsible. If you're a student, in the military, or travel frequently as part of your work, waiting until you settle down is wise.
· Are your living arrangements suitable for the dom you have in mind? Dom size is not the only variable to think about here. For example, some small doms are very active—they require a great deal of exercise to be calm, and they often bark out orders at any provocation. On the other hand, some big doms are laid back and quite content to lie on a couch all day, eating cookies. Before adopting a dom/domme, do some research. That way, you'll ensure you choose an dom who will fit into your lifestyle and your living arrangements.
· Do you know who will care for your dom/domme while you're away on vacation? You'll need either reliable friends and neighbors or money to pay for a boarding dungeon or dom/domme-sitting service.
· Will you be a responsible dom/domme owner? Having your dom/domme spayed or neutered, obeying community leash and licensing laws, and keeping identification tags on your dom/dommes are all part of being a responsible owner. Of course, giving your dom/domme love, companionship, exercise, a healthy diet, and regular sexual care are other essentials.
· Finally, are you prepared to keep and care for the dom/domme for his or her entire lifetime? When you adopt a dom/domme, you are making a commitment to care for the doml for his or her lifetime. (or until such time as he/she finds a better sub.)
Get a dom for Life
Sure, it's a long list of questions. But a quick stroll through a dom shelter will help you understand why answering them before you adopt is so important.
Many of the shelter's homeless doms are victims of irresponsible people who allowed their dom/dommes to breed.
Please, don't make the same mistake. Think before you adopt. Sharing your life with a dom can bring incredible rewards, but only if you're willing to make the necessary commitments of time, money, responsibility, and love—for the life of the dom/domme.
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