If you are thinking of getting a pet, there are many important factors that you should consider before hand. The size of your home could be an influential factor, as a large animal such as a dog would not be comfortable in a small home. If you have a large house and garden space for them to run around then your dog could be comfortable. You also need to ensure that you would be happy to take the dog out at least twice a day as they need to be taken for walks. If you are unable or unwilling, then perhaps a cat would suit better. With a cat flap, they will be able to take themselves out whenever they want and basically walk themselves. You must ensure that you don’t live too close to a busy road though as this is not ideal for the domestic cat.
If you have a small home, road outside and no garden, you could opt for a smaller pet. Perhaps a hamster, guinea pig or even some fish would be sufficient.
Another consideration is the expense that you will have to go to for the life time of the animal. A tin of food per day, plus litter, plus treats and toys can soon add up. You can buy your pet supplies with voucher codes to bring the costs down a little, but you still need to make sure that this is within your budget. When they are ill, you need to ensure that you are prepared for the expense and that you either have money that you can access these times or have insurance that fully covers the cat. Vets bills can be very expensive so you must be prepared for this.
If you are getting a pet for your children, you must consider how you are going to deal with the issue of their death. Hamsters in particular have a very short lifespan and you need to be prepared to help your child understand what has happened to the creature when he goes. Whilst this seems difficult, it is also a good way of approaching the subject of death with your children and can help them to gain an understanding of the subject which can really help them in life.
Having a pet can certainly be a wonderful thing, they can be a good friend and can really build you up when you are feeling down. They can help you to de-stress and can make you forget your troubles.
