Adopting a Shelter Pet- Melinda Dalke

 

Adopting a shelter or rescued pet is rewarding and saves lives.

There are many animal shelters and rescue organizations in every city. These wonderful animals need homes, if you are searching for a pet, please take the time to look for one of these terrific animals needing homes. Before adopting a pet you should evaluate you, your family and your life. Here are some questions to help you through the process.

What do you and your family want? Do you have children, are they ready for a pet? Do you have enough time every day to spend with your pet? Is everyone in agreement on getting a pet? Do you have room? Can you afford a pet-vaccines, food, medical care? What age pet-do you want to housebreak them, litter box train? If not, look for older pets who are already trained. Are you and your family ready for the commitment? Do you work a lot? Do you have enough room? Is there someone to care for the pet if there is an emergency? If you find a purebred pet do some research about the breed to see if it suits you and your family's lifestyle.

If you have another pet ask a volunteer in the shelter, they may let you bring your pet in to meet your potential pet.

All pets deserve a caring and loving home. Make sure to check your local shelters and rescues for pets in need of a home. There are also breed specific rescues that are looking for homes for their animals too.

You can check out local shelter animals at several online sites-Petfinder.com, Pets911.com and 1-800-save-a-pet.com

 

Remember there is the perfect pet for everyone, you my have to search a bit, but it will be worth it in the end. -MD