Thinking Before You Adopt
May 5, 2010 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under Adopting a dog, Tips
Adoption of a pet is a long-term commitment, one that spans the life of the pet which can easily be 10, 15, or even 20 years. Before you adopt your next pet, we’ve got a list of the five most important things to consider, brought to you by Adopt-a-Pet.com, the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website with listings for over 125,000 pets available for adoption.
Top 5 Things to Consider Before Pet Adoption
- You need to make a real commitment to care for your pet for its entire life.
- Verify in advance that you’re allowed to keep a pet where you live.
- Never adopt a pet on a whim or because you feel it’s love-at-first-sight
- Provide sufficient exercise and stimulation during the first few weeks, this will help the pet adjust.
- Make any necessary modifications to your yard and fence to provide for your pet’s safety.
You’ll find even more tips on the Adopt-a-Pet blog.
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
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