Choosing A New Pet

Whether you’re an experienced pet owner or choosing your first pet, making the right selection can still be a daunting process. Owning a pet is a privilege, not a right. It comes with a big responsibility to ensure your pet has everything it needs.

We all have a dream pet list, but sometimes our lifestyle is simply not compatible with the the needs of the animal we really want to own. We must do our best to fit into the lifestyle of our pet, rather than the other way around.

We’ve put together some simple flow charts to help guide you towards the pets that may be a good match for you, your current lifestyle and circumstances. You’re invited to access them here:

How-to-choose-a-pet-diurnal pdf

How-to-choose-a-pet-nocturnal pdf

These charts are guidelines intended to provide insight and the results might surprise you. If your first choice of  pet isn’t recommended, you should consider why that is. What would you need to change or put in place to ensure that you can realistically provide for the needs of the animal you have chosen?

We are always happy to give advice if still unsure. It’s better to know the facts up front than find yourself unable to properly care for your pet further down the line.