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🐾 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
🐾 Things to Consider Before Adopting a Pet
Adopting a pet is a wonderful and life-changing decision—but it’s also a serious responsibility. Before bringing home your new furry friend, take time to make sure you’re truly ready.
🕒 1. Time Commitment
🕒 1. Time Commitment
Pets need daily care, love, and attention.
Puppies, kittens, and young animals require more time for training and socialization.
Some pets live 10–20+ years, so be prepared for a long-term commitment.
💰 2. Financial Responsibility
💰 2. Financial Responsibility
Initial costs: vaccines and supplies.
Ongoing costs: food, grooming, and vet care.
Unexpected costs: emergencies or behavioral training.
🏡 3. Living Space
🏡 3. Living Space
Make sure your home is pet-friendly and has enough space.
If you rent, confirm pets are allowed.
Ensure your environment is safe—no escape routes or hazards.
👨👩👧👦 4. Lifestyle Compatibility
👨👩👧👦 4. Lifestyle Compatibility
Choose a pet that matches your activity level and lifestyle.
Plan ahead for care during work hours, travel, or vacations.
Consider how other pets and family members will adjust.
🐕 5. Type and Breed Considerations
🐕 5. Type and Breed Considerations
Research breed or species characteristics before deciding.
Choose based on personality and compatibility—not just looks.
💖 6. Emotional Readiness
💖 6. Emotional Readiness
Be prepared for patience and understanding during training or adjustment periods.
Adoption is a lifetime commitment—be ready to provide a forever home.
🏥 7. Health and Veterinary Care
🏥 7. Health and Veterinary Care
Have a trusted veterinarian lined up.
Keep up with vaccinations, dental care, and regular checkups.
Consider pet insurance to help with medical costs.
📝 8. Application and Age Requirements
📝 8. Application and Age Requirements
All applicants must fill out the adoption form completely—incomplete forms delay approval.
You must be 21 years or older to adopt.
Providing accurate information helps us match you with the right pet and ensures a safe, happy placement.
🌍 9. Responsibility and Impact
🌍 9. Responsibility and Impact
Adoption saves lives and gives animals a second chance.
Be prepared to work through challenges instead of returning your pet.
Give them love, structure, and the time they need to thrive.
All Friends For Animals pets come with health records and are dewormed, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and tested for all serious diseases. We unfortunately do not provide microchipping, but highly recommend adopters get their pets microchipped after adoption. We are proud to provide our adopters with educational materials!
Ready to Adopt?
Ready to Adopt?
Please fill out the application below by clicking on "DOGS" to express your interest in adopting from Friends For Animals.
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