Finding the BEST pet FOR YOU

Your experience as a pet owner will be most enjoyable if you carefully consider what type of pet best suits your family, home, and lifestyle. Unfulfilled expectations are a leading reason why people give away, abandon, or give pets up. Invest the time and effort to make an informed decision to ensure the years with your future pet are happy.

important questions to ask:

  • What type of animal is the best fit for your home? Will you be able to live with pet hair, a litter box or the occasional wear-and-tear caused by pets?
  • If you have children, how will having a pet affect them? Will everyone in the home welcome a new animal?
  • If you rent, do you have permission from the property owner?
  • How much space do you have inside and outside of your home? Will you need a fenced in yard? If you get a cat, will you want an outdoor enclosure (a cattery) so your kitty can spend time safely outdoors?
  • How much time do you have to spend with a pet?
  • What is your activity level? Are you sedentary or physically active?
  • Do you have the financial resources if your pet has a medical crisis and has high Veterinary bills?
  • Do you have someone who can be a secondary caregiver if you are away from home? If not, how will you provide care for your pet when you travel? 

These are just a few of the many questions that you need to consider before you bring a pet into your home. Sharing your home with a pet is a major step and definitely a long term one. When bringing a pet home, you are also responsible for the health and welfare of that pet.

When you find the perfect pet for your home, it can be one of the best experiences! If you have children, it can teach them responsibility and a special kind of unconditional love. However, if you have the wrong pet, it can end in with disaster and heartbreak for not only you, but the animal as well! Pets are not good impulse purchases. The key is to take your time, do research and learn as much about your potential pet as possible. Here are some important things to think about before you bring home any pet…