If only people actually thought before getting a dog...

If only people actually thought before getting a dog instead of just going out and buying one, maybe there wouldn't be as many dogs in the pound.

If only people realised that taking care of a dog is actual work and were prepared for that then maybe there wouldn't be a rush of dogs being shipped off to the pound a week or two after Easter. 

If only people considered that dogs need a yard to run around in, walkies nightly and a trip to the vet yearly maybe there wouldn't be so many people who just abandoned dogs on the streets.

If only people remembered that not all dogs are as friendly a you'd think maybe people wouldn't be savaged by dogs as often.

If only people weren't naive enough that they ended up being savaged by dogs, maybe not as many dogs would have to be put down. 

If only people concidered the responsibilities that come with owning a dog maybe they'd end up happier with their pets.

If only...