We know how good they make us feel. But many kids don't have dogs. No dogs allowed where they live. Dogs can cost too much money. No time to care for a dog.
Some kids decide to get another kind of pet that they can love.
There are many different kinds of pets that you can get if you can't have a dog. Some take more care than others. Remember, they all take a commitment to love and care for them. There are other things you can do when you can't have a dog. You can volunteer at a shelter or humane society.