Pets come in all shapes and sizes, behaviors and personality types. Some swim, others slither, some fly, others hop, and most walk, trout, or run. Adopt-a-Pet.com is proud to have all types of animals available for adoption on our website. Just check out our newest species. If you want a new pet, but don’t know which to consider here are a few questions to help narrow your search.
- Can you commit to providing a loving home and care for a pet – for the rest of his or her life?
- What kind of pet can you afford? (Click here to read our blog article on the Average Costs of Owning a Pet)
- Does your residence (and homeowners or renters insurance) allow for pets? If so what type?
- If you will be moving, are you ready to make any extra effort need to ensure you can bring your pet with you?
- Are you able to provide enough daily exercise for the type and age of pet you’re looking to adopt?
- If you currently own pets, have you done research on doing a proper introduction, and are you prepared for separation and professional training if necessary?
- If you are going out of town, do you have a pet sitter or boarding facility lined up?
- Can you handle accidents that can harm or destroy your belongings?
- How much time can you devote to training and or providing quality time every day with your pet?
- Do any of your family members have allergies – if unknown, can you “test” their allergies prior to adopting by spending as much time as possible with the individual pet you’re interested in adopting?