Rescue Pet Issues

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So you are thinking about having a pet.  Maybe your child wants one, or you think having a pet will teach your child responsibility and empathy. Perhaps you’ve had a pet in the past and you’d like to have that experience again.  Maybe you’ve seen an abandoned pet or you know someone who is looking to rehome their pet. There are all kinds of good reasons to get a rescue pet but it is good to explore some issues before you choose what kind of pet you will get and choose the individual pet you adopt.



For example, owning a pet has some costs associated with it.  Do you have enough money to properly care for a pet?  There are definitely cheaper options for pet care that will help your pet be happy and healthy, but there are still some costs. Some types of pets require expensive care, others need very little.

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Do you have time for a pet?  Some pets take up a lot of your time for training, keeping their habitat functional, and socializing.  Other pets just need a little food, water, and occasional cleaning.


Explore my list of pets page and from there you can investigate all the different types of pets you might want to adopt in the city.  You’ll find out what kind of care they all need.  You can also go to the interviews section to see what various pet owners have to say about owning their pets.  Read some rescue pet stories from readers of this site. Of course, you will want to investigate pet care thoroughly on your own.  Just because something works for one person doesn’t mean it will work for you and your pet


The very first thing to do if you are thinking about getting a pet in the city is to determine if it is legal to have your pet.  Some pets are banned in certain areas, some need to be licensed, and some landlords do not want pets. There will be some pages about general legal information regarding pet ownership in the city soon.

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There are lots of other things you need to think about when you have a pet in the city.

Should you take your dog to the dog park? If not, what alternative do you have for exercise and socialization? Should your dog be off leash on the street if they are generally well behaved?


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Should you let your cat roam free outside? If not, how are you going to keep your cat happy and stimulated.

What are you going to do with your pet when you are out of town?

Do you need a vet?  Should you get pet insurance?

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What are some of the behavioral issues that pets may exhibit while living in the city?

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