Is Your Family Ready for a Pet? 2
The following questions as to whether or not your family is ready for a pet can be applied to a puppy or kitten.
· Can we afford to buy a pet?
· Can we afford to raise a pet?
· Will the children, as much as they want one, be able to live well with a
pet?
· Do we have enough space?
· Who will take care of the pet?
· Who will train the pet?
· Where will we find a vet?
· How will we afford the vet’s bills?
· Should we take out pet insurance.
· The children need so much our attention-do we have the time to address
the many needs of the pet?
· Should we get a dog, cat, or other pet?
· What are the pros and cons of each pet?
· Do we want a specific breed of dog or cat?
· Which breeds are best with children?
· What health issues would each of the breeds have?
· What do we do with the pet when we are at work and school.
· What would we do with the pet when we went on vacation?
· Who would be able to look after the pet if it were ill?
· What happens to the pet when it gets elderly?
These are questions parents have to ask themselves and the family members, and answer honestly.
