Pet Adoption
Why you should adopt a pet?
With all the extra time at home everyone has now, many people may be considering getting a new pet. But, just because
your quarantined lifestyle may make sense for a pet, you really need to consider whether your post-social distancing
life and schedule truly fits with the animal you may be welcoming into your home.
It’s important to do your research before you get a pet. You need to know how long an animal’s life span is, the annual
costs for food, supplies and vet bills, and how much physical activity and attention your new pet may need. The life
span is very important – some birds and reptiles can live a very long time and may even outlive you, so you could be
adopting a lifelong companion.
It’s also important to adopt animals from your local animal shelters. These shelters work tirelessly to rescue animals
from poor conditions, provide medical care including vaccines and spaying/neutering, and many go above and beyond to
help wild animals living around us as well. Plus, by adopting animals from shelters, you open up more space for them to
continue rescuing more animals in need.
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