Except for those who are not attracted to animals, we are all, in principle, good candidates to have a pet at home as a member of the family. To be one, we have to choose the right pet according to the family environment, the size of the household and the resources we have.
In any case, from our site, we want to discourage impulsive behaviors of adopting or buying a pet, either because we see them "sad" on display in a store or because they followed us down countless streets until the door of our house, without previously evaluating whether we can meet the minimum requirements to guarantee their well-being.
For this reason, and some more that we will expand on below, we are going to demystify how to choose the right pet. Keep reading!
Does each person have their perfect pet?
There are many benefits that animals provide us at different stages of life, both when performing therapies for the elderly and for adults, adolescents, children and people with autism, for example.
Although we can all recognize ourselves in the role of good pet owners, the pet does not always choose us This is frequently observed in a family dynamic where one of the members, usually the mother, is in charge of their food, hygiene and daily care.
However, the animal chooses another family member to follow, ad nauseam, and play. This often offends people because it is not the chosen one in fun moments, only for basic needs. For this reason I believe that one of the most important questions to answer is Why do I want a pet? It is about answering this question honestly since your answer will be the key to finding our perfect furry companion, or not so much… We will do a study, even if it is internal, of our personality, tastes and lifestyle. Here are some clues that can help you think of the ideal pet for you:
- Love and fidelity - Dog
- Company & Affection - Cat
- Intelligence - Parrots and Rats
- Fun and Joy - Guinea Pig
- Affection - Rabbit
- Beauty - Fish
- Animal Instinct - Ferret
- Beauty and alternatives - Reptiles
Regardless of the pet we choose, be it a hamster or a Saint Bernard dog, we must not lose sight of the fact that is a living beingdomesticated and therefore completely dependent on us,as it has never learned to fight for its food or shelter from adverse weather conditions. In return for some minimal care, they will fill us with love and unforgettable moments. Whoever shares his life with a pet ever understands that he is part of her family and will never be able to forget her, suffering her farewell like that of any loved one and/or family member.
How to get my pet?
Basically we have 3 ways to reach our pet: adoption, purchase and gift. We will briefly detail each of them:
- Adoption: It is the greatest gesture of love when looking for our pet. We will not deny that they are very long-suffering animals since they have normally passed through homes or were rescued from environments where they were not very desired. Luckily, this route is taking more and more boom in the population since they are sensitized by the tremendous abandonment of animalsThere are institutional, private and mixed entities, since many are helped by state entities that seek the common good. They collect animals of all kinds, young, old, with problems or very he althy, and look for a temporary home for them (until they find their definitive home because unfortunately the spaces are not as large as the number of abandoned animals) or definitive home. Interviews are carried out with the families that are potential adopters and an attempt is made to choose the most suitable place for each one. Choosing this option has multiple benefits such as helping the protectors to continue doing their work and giving a home to an animal that has gone through a terrible situation, its abandonment.
- The buy compared to the previous route is usually very punished since many people in the environment question why encourage the sale if it is can adopt. In pet shops we can find all kinds of species and if we choose this route, our advice is to observe the treatment given to the animals and the facilities in the ones that have them. The breeders are usually another option, where we will visit the farm, we will see the treatment of the animals, the parents and the papers that show us a little the dedication of these merchants who often do nothing more than maintain the validity of the breed through the years, as pure as possible. Finally, personally I don't like it at all but I must tell you that it exists, there is online shopping. It is not recommended since many times we do not even see the copy we bought before making the economic deposit. In the case of choosing this option, request the he alth certificates, pedigree, he alth card and any type of guarantee that we can obtain to stay a little calmer. Remember that if you see a pet store or breeder that has animals in totally deplorable conditions, you should report animal abuse. Those who get rich from the trade of living beings must ensure their good physical and psychological he alth.
- The gift usually has a bad press since, in general, animals kill people who had not considered having a pet or, what is worse, they are not aware of what a pet represents. The decision should always be considered with its pros and cons and only if you really want it. Remember that a puppy, whatever its species, should not be separated from its mother before it is 8 weeks old, thus respecting what nature teaches us.
Happy life together
Having a pet is a responsibility and his life is literally in our hands Let's choose a bird, a turtle, a hamster, a dog or a cat, among others, we must consider our lifestyle, our economic resources to meet their requirements, how our human family is made up and if we will all help or if all the responsibility will fall on a single family member.
Having a pet is one of the best experiences we can enjoy in our lives, full of good and unforgettable moments. Let's make a thoughtful and debated choice as a family to never, reach repentance Let's know that most of the diseases of our pets are due to or influenced by poor quality of life and/or stress in an environment where they are not loved. Let's avoid this and have a happy life together, between species.
