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Save a Life, Adopt a Pet! Bringing a new pet into your home is a big decision, especially if you already have one at home. Will they get along? Will the pet  you
adopt like living with you? Will your lifestyles match up? It's a good idea to sit down and think about what you're looking for in a new friend long before you start looking. You might even want to contact your local shelter or rescue group to ask about fostering. Fostering is a great way to find a pet that fits in perfectly at your home. Kyla and Stitch, my two dogs in the picture to the right were both foster dogs, and they get along wonderfully with eachother and my 3 cats! Ask your self a few questions like these: 1. Do I have time for a new pet?
2. How much time do I have? Do I want to take my new friend for 4-5 walks a day or 2-3? Young puppies or adolescents with under developed bladders can require up to 10 walks a day! Puppies are cute, but they're a lot of work...Am I ready? 3. What kind of pet do I want? Dog or Cat? What breed? Mixed? Purebred? Small or Large? Small doesn't necessarily mean easy. Some breeds would love nothing more than to lounge around and sleep all day, while others need lots of exercise. 4. Is everyone in my household committed to owning a pet? Dogs can live to be 14+ years old, and cats 20+. Where will I be? 5. Where will my new friend sleep? In my bed? Where ever he wants? In their own bed? If
you decide to adopt from a breeder do your research and save yourself
lots of time, money, and possible heartache in the long run. Some breeders
are just out to make money and are not concerned about the health or quality
of the pets they are breeding. Beware of Puppy
Mills, and pet stores. Talk to your vet about reputable breeders in
your area.
P.O. Box 50367 Eugene, Oregon 97405 (541) 345-7511 Greenhill Humane Society 88530 Green Hill Road Eugene, OR (541)689-1503 Lane County Animal Regulation 3970 W. 1st Ave. Eugene, OR (541)682-3645 Pet Adoption Network Shelter
Animal Resource Alliance Stray Cat Alliance All Breed Search Engines www.1-800-Save-A-Pet.com www.petfinder.org www.pupforum.com |