Mom, Dad, Can I Have A Puppy?

Bringing home a furry family member.

Sooner or later, each parent is probably going to hear: Please, could I get a puppy?”

Dodging the question here would not be the correct response, we grownups ought to sincerely think about whether our family is prepared for a pet adoption, says Sharon port, senior VP of education and coaching for information Learning Corporation, the nation’s leading supplier of infancy care and education.

Bergen suggests that folks think about the pros and cons of bringing a pet home before agreeing to a child’s request. “Kids can learn responsibility from taking care of a pet and become more aware of their role as a productive member of society,” she says. Port recommends families should think about the steps listed below before making any call.

Who will take care of the pet? Families ought to agree on feeding, walking, bathing, cleaning up the pet and keeping the pet happy.

Is your residence big enough for a pet? Families living in apartment-complexes or townhouses might like a cat, a bird or fish, instead of a Labrador retriever. Check the library or web to find out additional information on different kinds and breeds of pets to see the one most fitted for your family.

Owning a pet can sometimes be overwhelming and will require patience and dedication. Pet owners must understand that they will need to make changes to their regular activities so that they can properly take care of a pet and neglecting their pets is an abuse. If the prospect appears too discouraging, parents might consider waiting until the kid is sufficiently old to assist in taking care of their pet.

Bergen recommends the entire family must meet the pet before deciding to add it to their home. Owning a pet could be a very long commitment, therefore think twice before adopting a new friend.

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