Did you know that 70% of dog owners do not do any research on dogs before they adopt one?  Did you also know that nearly two-thirds of pets adopted were returned within the first two months. Choosing a puppy is a balancing act between your head, your heart, and your instincts. Let me tell you the short story of Nabucco.Nabucco at 9 months old; 1st day at his forever homeThis is my purebred German Shepherd, Nabucco, whom I adopted in March, 2020, on Friday the 13th.  A contractor who was remodeling my backyard deck held...