Do you want to give advice to people before they get a pet?

I would like to advize people to not get pets like they are toys. Owning and taking care of an animal is a responsibility. If you feel the same please add to this. I hate to see people get pets then decide they don't want them because their pet became a monster from lack of training or was inconvienient to their lifestyle. I know you are not supposed to use this for a forum but I would like to get the word out. If this is reported as abuse, I am sorry if I offended. My neighbores adopted a dog several weeks ago and he has just dissappeared. They said he barked and dug to much. I just hope they took him back to where they got him and didn't just dump him somewhere.


My Dad dumped my dog when I was a kid so I guess I am sensitive about the subject. Please learn to be a responsible pet owner before you get a pet. And also consider going to the pound to adopt a pet. some of them require special care but if you are a special, caring person, you may save an animals life.Do you want to give advice to people before they get a pet?
wow so it seems you feel very strongly about pets and how they should be treated. if so then there's nothing we can tell you because you said it all and very nicely i might add.Do you want to give advice to people before they get a pet?
Yeah I agree. Getting a pet is a big responsibility. You should always learn as much info as possible before buying any animal.
When someone talks about getting a pet I'll bring up the cost of being a pet owner and all the responsibilities that go with it. If that person still is interested then encourage them to go to a shelter in three months. That gives them time to think about it. You never want to rush into something like this. It's a lot of work but can be a wonderful part of your life.
No one should think of getting any kind of pet unless you have fully thought it through. If it's a dog or cat straight away it should be neutered, it is utter nonsense when people say that their dog or cat should have at least one litter. Also can you afford the vet bills, because as soon as your pet is 5months old it starts with injections %26amp; then anual boosters. Can you afford to take it to the vet if it's injured or ill, asking question about such things in places like this only gives you either stupid answers or they tell you to take it to the vet any way, if you think at any time your pet has a problem, TAKE IT TO THE VET. Can you afford the time to give your pet the attention it needs, can you give it the love it need %26amp; finally if you know nothing about the pet you want, read about it first, get as much information as you possibly can, there is no excuse claiming ignorance when things go wrong. Al pets, (if they are cared for properly.) will cost you a lot of time %26amp; money, as long as you are ready for all of this you should have years of very happy companionship with your pet.
95% of all people have no clue what owning a pet is all about, they own you and you are supposed to look out for them, I see tons of people do the lamest things ever to there pets, like keep them chained up in the back yard, leave them at dog day care every day, etc.. if u can't spend a ton of time with your dog, then don't bother getting one, that animal should be like your family and spend time indoors/out, and go on trips with you, and you should really interact with them almost like u would with a kid.. dogs are much smarter than we give them credit for being... I totaly agree with you and hope people grow up and take responsiblity for what they do !!!
If you don't have time to devote to an animal, you don't have the money for vet bills, you don't want to clean up the mess, you don't want to put up with the noise, then do not get one!
Most dogs end up in humane societies because of behavior problems, and the reason they have behavior problems is because their owner(s) didn't train them. When a new pup or dog is introduced into your household you should do two things: 1. Make a vet appointment. 2. Make an obedience training appointment.
make sure to potty train them or they will stain your carpet
Make sure you research the breed you want to get. Rescue a homeless pet before going to a breeder. Check out breeders. If they are breeding more than 2 different breeds and do not show their dogs...beware! Avoid puppy mills and petstores!


Read up on how much groomer the breed you want to get requires. I can't tell you how many dogs come in to me all matted because their owners didnt know how often their dog needed a hair cut or how often it needed combed out! 4-6 weeks on breeds such as Poodles, ShihTzus, Malteses etc.


Make sure you have enough money for food, vet bills, grooming etc. Start a bank account for your pet...it may need it one day.