How to know whether you're ready to own a dog

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Pamela Harris, Joseph Villari

In this Jan. 16, 2013 photo provided by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Pamela Harris and Joseph Villari pose with Pinky, their three month old pit bull mix, who they named Opal after adopting her, at the ASPCA’s Adoption Center in New York. In order to be prepared for dog ownership, experts say you need to examine your lifestyle, home and finances. Then, you need to find the right match. (AP Photo/ASPCA)

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Richard Palacios, Natalya Prokenpenko

In this Jan. 18, 2013 photo provided by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Richard Palacios and Natalya Prokenpenko pose with Hazel, a 2-year-old pit bull mix, who they adopted from the ASPCA’s Adoption Center in New York. In order to be prepared for dog ownership, experts say you need to examine your lifestyle, home and finances. Then, you need to find the right match. (AP Photo/ASPCA)