We rescued an old dog from a shelter early this year. I love the dog and he definitely brings a lot of fulfillment similar to what you are describing. I still

We rescued an old dog from a shelter early this year. I love the dog and he definitely brings a lot of fulfillment similar to what you are describing. I still agree with the majority of this article. The idea of dog ownership is inherently problematic. It’s so ingrained in our culture and evolution, however, that I feel like the only thing I can really do is help by preventing at least one dog’s soul from suffering in a shelter. I think realistically what one could easily do if they cared about the future of dogs in this respect is to never purchase dogs from a breeder unless they were needed for a specific purpose that is mutually beneficial for the human and dog (some “dogs with jobs” are given as examples in the article). Instead, adopt your dog from a rescue. At least then you aren’t actively making the problem worse.