Do you recall how you became a pet owner?   Chances are, most of us started the same. You wandered past the pet shop, went inside to look around and fell in love with the cute kitty with the lovely eyes or you went to a cat show and saw the most beautiful British shorthair. You just are not able to resist taking her home. Stop! Before you commit yourself to adopting a pet, ask yourself these three questions first.

1) Are you prepared to do the filthy jobs?

Domestic pets, like all animals, need washing. Do you have the commitment to give your pet a shower consistently? Worse still, are you prepared to clean up after she poos? Unless you are blessed enough to have somebody at home to assist, you will most likely have to get your hands dirty.

Owning a pet is sometimes like having a new baby, there is a lot of hard work behind the cuteness!

2) Have you budgeted enough for it?

You might possibly afford purchasing the kitty, but do you have enough to cover the daily costs? You will need to find out how much it costs to feed your cat, not forgetting health related costs of bringing her to the veterinarian and occasional treats such as toys and equipment.

Many owners miscalculate the price of having a pet at home and end up ignoring the poor animal or having them end up in a pet shelter. Please do not make the same mistake.

3) Do you and any of your family have any allergic reactions

Perhaps you may love your furry friend, but your family may not feel the same. Worse still, they might suffer from medical conditions that make it inconvenient to own a pet. Unless you are staying on your own, it might be a very good idea to find out from your family if they are agreeable to having a new addition to the household.

These are just 3 things you’ll want to consider before committing yourself to a pet. Remember that while having a new pet can be an extremely satisfying experience, it is also a huge responsibility. A good idea would be to not make a rash decision but to take some time to find out more about taking care of a pet, be it a cat, dog, or even fishes. You may want to speak to existing pet owners and find out the obstacles that they face. From then on, should you be still thinking about having a pet, go for it!

Have fun and good luck!

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