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Pet care may not be easy
Heather Collins
Issue date: 4/26/06 Section: Features
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Considering adopting or buying a pet? Acquiring a pet is exciting, and the decision means gaining a cuddly, loyal friend.
But the decision is important, because owning a pet requires time and resources. Many people make the mistake of adopting before understanding the responsibilities of pet care.
In the Warrensburg area, animal adoption officials rely on students at Central to adopt the majority of animals that become available.
Adoption begins with the proper steps for acquiring a pet best-suited for you, then, once at home, you must perform daily duties for keeping a happy, healthy friend.
Animals at the local animal shelter come from Warrensburg, Whiteman Air Force Base and surrounding towns. Among reasons they end up at the shelter are marriage, divorce, incompatible children owner relocation and human carelessness.
For example, "Roxie," a 5-year-old boxer breed, was abandoned at Whiteman Air Force Base, where no one claimed her.
"Sasha," a 3 -month-old german shepard mix, was adopted but returned to the shelter two weeks later because the young owner could not handled a baby and a puppy at the same time.
Research is important when looking for a pet, and you can begin with books, breeders, magazines, newspapers and online sites such as www.Petfinder.com or www.pets911.com. Friends and family are also great sources of information about a pet.
Adding a pet to your life is a serious commitment that should be based on the following requirements:
Affection and love from you are daily needs.
Time is required for walking, playing, feeding, cleaning and teaching commands.
Shelter for a pet is imperative, and the animal should not be tied up all the time.
Money is also needed for expenses beyond food, including veterinarian checkups and procedures and grooming.
So when choosing a pet, remember it is important to think about the long-term situation of being an owner, what it means to you and your new friend.
But the decision is important, because owning a pet requires time and resources. Many people make the mistake of adopting before understanding the responsibilities of pet care.
In the Warrensburg area, animal adoption officials rely on students at Central to adopt the majority of animals that become available.
Adoption begins with the proper steps for acquiring a pet best-suited for you, then, once at home, you must perform daily duties for keeping a happy, healthy friend.
Animals at the local animal shelter come from Warrensburg, Whiteman Air Force Base and surrounding towns. Among reasons they end up at the shelter are marriage, divorce, incompatible children owner relocation and human carelessness.
For example, "Roxie," a 5-year-old boxer breed, was abandoned at Whiteman Air Force Base, where no one claimed her.
"Sasha," a 3 -month-old german shepard mix, was adopted but returned to the shelter two weeks later because the young owner could not handled a baby and a puppy at the same time.
Research is important when looking for a pet, and you can begin with books, breeders, magazines, newspapers and online sites such as www.Petfinder.com or www.pets911.com. Friends and family are also great sources of information about a pet.
Adding a pet to your life is a serious commitment that should be based on the following requirements:
Affection and love from you are daily needs.
Time is required for walking, playing, feeding, cleaning and teaching commands.
Shelter for a pet is imperative, and the animal should not be tied up all the time.
Money is also needed for expenses beyond food, including veterinarian checkups and procedures and grooming.
So when choosing a pet, remember it is important to think about the long-term situation of being an owner, what it means to you and your new friend.
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