{"id":5407,"date":"2018-07-17T11:51:05","date_gmt":"2018-07-17T11:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/blog\/?p=1870"},"modified":"2025-02-14T06:54:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T06:54:47","slug":"a-quick-dos-and-donts-for-choosing-the-right-pet-for-your-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/ca\/a-quick-dos-and-donts-for-choosing-the-right-pet-for-your-family\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcDos And Don&#8217;ts\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 For Choosing The Right Pet For Your Family"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Dos:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Do your research before getting a pet <a href=\"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/blog\/which-pet-will-suit-your-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">so that your new family member suits your needs and lifestyle<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/homeopet.kloudexpert.com\/blog\/selecting-the-right-animal-for-your-family\/\">Assess your lifestyle<\/a> and get a compatible pet to keep you and the pet happy and healthy<\/li>\n \t<li>If getting a pet for children, assess whether or not they are responsible enough to take care of the pet<\/li>\n \t<li>Look at the average annual cost of owning different pets and choose one that fits your budget<\/li>\n \t<li>Check the local laws and housing contract to ensure that you can legally keep your pet with you<\/li>\n \t<li>Get an allergy profile done to ensure that you or your family members don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t get a reaction<\/li>\n \t<li>Be prepared to give generously of your time<\/li>\n \t<li>Expect the odd mess around the house and have your patience tried<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1872\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Homeopet5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"702\">\n<h2>Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t<\/h2>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Get a pet as a Christmas\/birthday gift<\/li>\n \t<li>Get a pet on impulse as it can be stressful for you and the pet in the longer run<\/li>\n \t<li>Try to assess what your life will be down the line&#8212;<\/li>\n \t<li>Look at the now and whether or not you can take good care of the animal<\/li>\n \t<li>Get a pet that may be difficult for you to handle for you as it can take a toll<\/li>\n \t<li>Get a pet if your short tempered \u00e2\u20ac\u201c they will try your patience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Where Should You Get the Animal From? The Wild, Store, or Shelter?<\/h1>\n<h2>Wild Animals as Pets<\/h2>\nWild animals &#8211; be it feral cats, dogs, etc. don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t do well as pets as they\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re accustomed to being with their kind and living in the wild.\n\nSome wild animals are downright illegal and you can face swift legal action if you are caught having them as pets.\n<h2>Breeder\/Store-bought Animals<\/h2>\nIf you get your pet from a reputed breeder then you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to get the medical details, pedigree, etc. and could possibly have a show-quality animal, if that\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s what you want. NOTE pedigree animals can be extremely expensive so check it out before you promise to your children!\n\nIn addition, puppy-mills are a real thing where dogs and other animals are used and abused so buy with care.\n<h2>Adopting an Animal<\/h2>\nIf you can, it is always a good idea to adopt an animal from the local shelter as you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be able to give an innocent animal a loving home and happy life. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s the ethical thing to do and, if you can, please do consider this option.\n\nOne cautionary, always assess the temperament of the animal. 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