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Is it a good time to adopt a pet?
If you have kids under six years old, for instance, you might consider waiting a few years before you adopt a companion. Problem-free pet ownership requires children who are mature enough to be responsible. If you're a student, in the military, or travel frequently as part of your work, waiting until you settle down is a wise choice.
Are your living arrangements suitable for the animal in mind?
Adopting a large energetic dog to share your small apartment, for example, is not a good idea--he likely won't have enough space to move around in, and giving him enough exercise will require a bit of activity on your part. Choose an animal who will be comfortable in your surroundings.
Do you know who will care for your pet while you are away on vacation?
You'll need either reliable friends and neighbors, or money to pay for a boarding kennel or pet-sitting service.
Will you be a responsible pet owner?
Having your pet spayed or neutered, obeying community leash and licensing laws, and keeping identification tags on your pets are all part of being a responsible pet owner. Of course, giving your pet love, companionship, exercise, a healthy diet, and regular veterinary care are other essentials.
Finally, are you prepared to keep and care for the pet for his or her entire lifetime?
When you adopt a pet, you are making a commitment to care for the animal for his or her lifetime.
GET AN ANIMAL FOR LIFE
Sure, it's along list of questions. But a quick stroll through the animal shelter will help you understand why answering them before you adopt a pet is so important.
Many of the shelter's homeless animals are puppies and kittens, victims of irresponsible people who allowed their pets to breed. But there are at least as many dogs and cats at the shelter who are more than a year old--animals who were first obtained by people who didn't think through the responsibilities of pet ownership before they got their pet.
Please, don't make the same mistake. Think before you adopt. Sharing your life with a companion animal can bring incredible awards, but only if you're willing to make the necessary commitments of time, money, responsibility, and love--for the life of the pet.
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