Take the time to think, learn, and ask questions before getting a pet. You must and need to understand these items first and foremost. Please do not get a pet if you are not comfortable them….
– Its a huge emotional and financial commitment that you are caring for their lifetime! (Dogs: 10-15 / Cats: 15 -20 years)
– Pets are not just toys or playthings, they need attention and love
– Do you even know if you are allergic to dogs or cats?
– Pets can not understand human language, so please be patient when working with them
– Research for the right breed, wealth of information on the internet, all dog breeds have their own energy levels, temperament and personalities
– Pets are extremely dependent on you and become a part of your daily routine.
Top 10 Reasons Pets Are Surrendered
Dogs
1. Moving (not the dog’s fault)
2. Landlord issues (not the dog’s fault)
3. Cost of pet maintenance (not the dog’s fault)
4. No time for pet (not the dog’s fault)
5. Inadequate facilities (not the dog’s fault)
6. Too many pets in home (not the dog’s fault)
7. Pet illness(es) (often due to lack of care or lack of money)
8. Personal problems (not the dog’s fault)
9. Biting (usually a training problem)
10. No homes for littermates (not the dog’s fault)
Cats
1. Too many in house (not the cat’s fault)
2. Allergies (not the cat’s fault)
3. Moving (not the cat’s fault)
4. Cost of pet maintenance (not the cat’s fault)
5. Landlord issues (not the cat’s fault)
6. No homes for littermates (not the cat’s fault)
7. House soiling (often due to illness or stress)
8. Personal problems (not the cat’s fault)
9. Inadequate facilities (not the cat’s fault)
10. Doesn’t get along with other pets (new pet and don’t want old one anymore)