Pet Care
General Pet Care
What you need to know
Before you take the important step of re-homing a dog or a cat, there are several questions you and your family need to ask yourselves:
- What effect will the new pet have on our lives?
- What changes will we need to make to our current lifestyle in order to welcome a pet to our family?
- A new pet needs company – do we have the time to spend with them and look after them?
- Can we afford the food, vet fees and/or pet insurance?
- Who will look after the pet while we are on holiday?
- If we decide to rehome a dog, what size or type of dog would suit our circumstances best?
- Dogs need to be walked at least twice a day, whatever the weather. Are we happy to do this?
- Do we have the time and the patience to train our new pet and help them settle into their new home?
If you need any help in answering these questions, there are lots of books and websites on the subject of pets. Staff at your local rehoming centre will also be pleased to help you and will be able to offer advice on which pet will suit your circumstances best.
Remember this is a long term commitment and it is worth taking your time to find the right pet for you. The love and devotion you will receive in return from your new pet will make it all worthwhile!