Choosing a Pet
Things to Consider
 Why Have a Pet?
Owning a pet may be one of the biggest responsibilities you may ever have, and adequate preparation can make pet ownership a wonderful, rewarding experience. But a lack of preparation, or choosing a pet impulsively or unwisely, usually results in an unhappy situation for both the owner and the animal.
Pets require time, energy, space and money. Please, take your time in deciding, and do as much research as you possibly can before taking a new pet home. Shelter workers see animals given up every day...
Top Ten Reasons Why People Get Rid of Their Pets:
- Moved or transferred, can't keep.
- Can't afford. (food, veterinary bills, licenses, etc.)
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Strays
- Jumps or climbs fences, digs holes
- Not enough time for it
- New baby in the house, or too aggressive with the kids
- Chewed or scratched up household furniture
- Too active or too shy
- Got pregnant or had a litter, too many to keep
- House training or box training problems
You may experience any of these problems during the lifetime of your pet. There are solutions. Please call your veterinarian or the Kansas Humane Society for information!
Click below to find out more:
 How Long is a Lifetime?
Picking the Perfect Puppy
Cats & Dogs Together
Adopting Older Dogs
Bringing Home a New Cat or Kitten
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