Thinking about bringing a pet home for the holidays?
From taking your dog out for walks to making sure you’re home to feed and spend time with your furry one, a pet can require a lot of time and commitment. Make sure your work schedule and social commitments allow you to be home together with your pets to care for them. Without having time during the day, consider employing a dog walker or having a fenced-in backyard as well as a doggie door so you’re able to easily let your dog run around outside.2. Cost
While we’re talking about dog walkers, those daily visits can add up fast. Run some numbers and make sure you’re ready for all of the costs associated with pet ownership. From buying food and cat toys or signing your pup up for training, pets is often expensive. The truth is, having a dog can cost an average of nearly $900 per year. You should definitely have sufficient funds to financially support your pet by creating a monthly budget and putting away some cash in case you have to make an emergency vet visit.
3. A furver home means forever
Adopting a pet can add a lot of happiness, fun and joy to your life. A lot of people consider pets part of the family, and even though having a pet can be quite a lot of work, there’s nothing like being welcomed home by a wagging tail or furry companion.
When you’re ready, sites like Petfinder or The Shelter Project (sponsored in part by The Humane Society of the United States) may help you search locally for the perfect adoptable pet for you. If now is not the ideal time, don’t get worried, there are plenty of ways to help the 7.6 million animals cared for at the 13,600 shelters throughout the country. You could possibly consider:
Donating Supplies
Most shelters keep wish lists on their websites with items they need. Many also maintain Amazon Wish Lists, enabling you to give cartons of kitty litter or boxes of biscuits with just a few clicks. You can also donate your pet’s old supplies. Shelters are generally thrilled to accept gently used toys, leashes, collars, beds and bowls.
Sharing the love
“Like” your shelter’s Facebook page and share adoption profiles and news about fundraisers on your feed. The more eyes on the pets, the more likely they may be to find loving homes.
Shopping strategically
Amazon.com will donate 0.5 % of eligible purchases to the nonprofit you specify at smile.amazon.com. That means you can finish your Christmas shopping while supporting a nearby shelter!
Waiting to bring home a pet until you have more room? Work with experienced agents like Nick & Cindy Davis with RE/MAX Premier Group to search for the perfect place for you. To get started you can call us at 813-300-7116 or click here to start your search.