Choosing the “Right Pet”
Hey! What are you doing for the next 15 years?
Although none of us can know for sure, considering your future is an important first step in making the decision to add a pet as a new family member.
- Is it likely that you will be relocating for employment or schooling?
- Will there be affordable “pet friendly” housing?
- Is your job likely to become more demanding or time consuming?
- Will you have enough time available to offer your pet a quality life?
- Is your health good? Are you likely to outlive a pet?
- What will you do if a “significant other” dislikes animals or is allergic?
- Will you be having children in the next several years? Do you have time for pets and kids? How will you feel having animals around infants and toddlers?
- Are you in the military or reserves? Are there chances that you’ll be “called up”?
- Is this a pet for a child? Do you truly believe that a busy child will make the time for the responsibility of a pet for the next 15 years?
Sounds far fetched? Every one of these scenarios is a reason why a good intentioned pet owner has surrendered a pet to Home Fur Ever. Every pet deserves a life long home. Every decision to adopt a pet should be made carefully. |
