Getting a Pet

Thinking of getting a pet? Before you do so, there are some considerations to make. Keeping a pet is a lifelong commitment and comes with responsibilities. To have a pet just to guard the house, or as a birthday present, are very poor reasons for doing so. You must be prepared to invest time, money, and care in order to have a healthy pet and enjoy the fulfilment that comes with pet ownership.

Many people who buy a pet on impulse have probably not thought through carefully on the responsibilities with owning a pet. The lack of knowledge is a reason for some pet owners’ irresponsible behaviour, such as abandoning the pet when reality sets in and issues such as family objections, and time and financial constraints arise.