To pet or not to pet? That is the question.

95% of the time, we’d love to own a dog. Pet ownership is not only great fun, it’s good for your health and mental well being.

Just check the stats. Lots of scientific studies have been done. Pet owners, by and large, live longer, happier lives than those who go through life without pets. The right pet will make you happy several times a day, every day. So, it’s a no brainer, right?

“Get a dog!” some people exclaim. “You’ll LOVE it.”

But then there’s that 5% of the time. You know, when you want to take off for a long weekend trip, or just go enjoy a day of leisure without worrying about a furry friend. There’s no doubt that pet ownership brings along with it responsibilities. Dogs need to be watered and fed and exercised and loved.

“Whatever you do, DON’T get a dog,” some people say. “It would be a BIG mistake. IT’S LIKE HAVING A CHILD THAT NEVER GROWS UP.”

Perhaps. But… they’re so much fun!

So that’s our dilemma. Should we get a dog or not? Have YOU ever camped with a pet? What do YOU think?