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* Question: What is the best way to select the pet that is best for our family? In the first place, never buy a pet on a whim. Bringing a cute kitten or puppy home just because it was too cute to pass up can be a mistake. A better option is to discuss the matter of pets with your family first. Make a point to consider the following in your discussion: grooming, daily feeding, playtime, personal attention, veterinary care and house training (where applicable). It would also be a good idea to ask each member of the family why they want a pet. It's a good idea to make sure your children understand that a pet is another member of the family, not just another play thing, and that the pet's individual needs should be considered as much as other family members' needs. Next, review your lifestyle. Let's say, for example, you have a downtown apartment and have a rigorous work schedule. In this case it may be best to consider a pet such as a bird, a cat or maybe even a fish. If your daily routine includes jogging or running, then a dog might be a good choice for you. To get a better idea of the needs of a potential pet, consider talking to breeders and other pet owners. Another good resource is to attend local pet shows and talk to the judges. Go online to search for specific breeds to learn more about the pet you are considering. Of course, it's always a good idea to consider the ages of your children when planning to purchase a new pet. Not only this, but consider the life expectancy of the pet for bonding purposes. * Question: Which is best - to get a pet from the local animal shelter or from a pet store like PetsMart? Some people swear by animal shelters, while others prefer pet stores. Weighing the two, I feel it is recommended to look for a pet (especially dogs and cats) at a shelter. You'll find that animals at a shelter are well-cared for by the staff and having had much interaction with the staff, the animals are well-adapted to people. The shelter's staff can tell you quite a bit about the animals to help you find the pet that will be well-suited to you and your family. The staff can tell you which cat likes to curl up on your lap, which dog enjoys long walks and which animal will be good with children. In addition, animals from a shelter have already been checked and have received all of their needed immunizations and have already been neutered or spayed. If, instead, you decide to look for a pet from a pet store, be sure that you get the pet store owner to give you a full briefing of the animal's disposition, primarily for dogs, cats and other animals that will need to interconnect with humans. * Question: How should I ascertain the kind of dog that is best for me? Use the following as a guide for finding the perfect dog for you: - Spend time reading pet guides to learn about a specific dog breed's temperament and background. Use Google to search the internet for more information about the more people-friendly types of dogs. - Find a vet to discuss details about the characteristics of the breed you are looking for. Ask questions to understand more about the dog's breed. - If you decide to purchase your puppy from the pet store, be sure to ask for the dog's status -- for example, the dog's history, physical or behavioral problems as well as anomalies of the breed. If you do not want to use a pet store, you can also find dogs and other animals at your county's animal shelter or through a private breeder. - Of course, one of the very best methods (though not very scientific) is to find out from your friends' and associates about their own experiences with various types of dogs they have owned in the past.
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