| Choosing to bring a new pet into your home is | | | | But there is not only about cats and dogs. You |
| never an easy fact. It's not all about it's price or | | | | may want an exotic pet like parrots, canaries (if |
| type, but also it brings some new responsibilities | | | | you like to hear them singing),turtles, lizards, and |
| to you - you have to take care of him. | | | | other pets like fish, guinea pigs, hamsters, mice, |
| First, you must ask yourself some serious | | | | rabbits, ponies or spiders. |
| questions: Why do you want to adopt a pet? Do | | | | If you want to impress your friends, you may |
| you have time for a pet? Can you have a pet | | | | choose an unusual pet like a spider or lizard. These |
| where you live? Can you afford a pet? Are you | | | | pets must be kept in their own cages and you |
| going to move soon? Do you have the right | | | | have to be very careful with them. |
| home for the pet you want? Are your children old | | | | There are many places where you can get a pet. |
| enough for a pet? Do you have the financial | | | | Pet shelters are the best idea, but you can adopt |
| resources for a pet at this time? Are you able to | | | | a pet from your friends or neighbors too. |
| deal with any special problems that might come | | | | If you want a real breed pet, you may choose to |
| up with your new pet? | | | | buy one, but you'll see that many prices are |
| You must answer careful to these questions | | | | around $500 to $1600. The easy way to get a |
| before choosing a pet. | | | | pet is to adopt one. You can find them at animal |
| When you think to get a new pet you think what | | | | shelters or rescue, or perhaps even a neighbor or |
| type it should be. Well, the most common pets | | | | friend. |
| are cats and dogs. Some statistics shows that | | | | Take care that owning a pet rise some important |
| there are approximately 90 million owned cats | | | | responsibilities for you. |
| and 73 million owned dogs just in the United | | | | 1. You must feed him. There are many pet stores |
| States. | | | | from where you can buy food for your pet. |
| There seems to be more cats than dogs owned | | | | Some pets, like rabbits need vegetables and you |
| as pets. The main reason may be that cats are | | | | have to provide them. |
| more easy to take care of than dogs. Cats are | | | | 2. You must care of his health. Take your pet for |
| also more funny than any other pet. They have | | | | regular check-ups from your local vet, and ensure |
| an amusing curiosity when you play with them. | | | | you provide the required vaccination for him. |
| Every cat is a true individual. So it’s important | | | | 3. Keep a clean, fresh environment for you pet. It |
| to take the time to choose a four-footed friend | | | | is necessary for your pet health. That's obvious. |
| who’s right for you. A cat’s personality, | | | | 4. Take some time for your pet. You must take |
| age, and appearance are all things you should | | | | some time to play or just walk around with your |
| keep in mind when making your selection. | | | | pet. It's very important for your new pet. |
| But the fact is why you want a pet? For | | | | Things to consider before adopting a pet: how |
| companion, entertainment or protection? If you | | | | much space will be available for him, your |
| need protection, of course you will choose a well | | | | expenses with him (food, care, vets etc), the |
| trained dog as a pet, while, if you need some | | | | time you will spend with your pet (the most |
| entertainment you'll choose a cat. You should | | | | important) and will he meet other pets of his |
| know until now that cats are the most funny | | | | kind? Good luck choosing a good pet. |
| pets. | | | | |