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How to Prepare for Adopting a Pet

Adopting a pet is a fun and exciting time for everyone involved.

Make sure you’re ready for it by taking these necessary preparations:

 

Make Sure it’s the Right Time to Adopt a Pet

right time to adopt pet

Adopting a pet is a long term financial and emotional commitment.

It will cost you more than just the initial adoption fee; Adoption means providing a home, food,

veterinary care, emotional care, and much more. If you have a family, make sure that everyone in

the family wants a pet, and is prepared to help take care of it.  If you live alone and are thinking

about adopting a pet, make sure that you have a schedule that allows you to give your pet

the attention that it needs.

 

Do Your Research

research pet adoption

It’s easy to visit a shelter and adopt the pet you find the cutest, but this can

lead to a later realization that the pet you chose isn’t the right fit for you,

your family, or your lifestyle. For example, if you don’t get outside much or don’t

want to find yourself taking multiple walks a day, you’ll want to avoid energetic pets

that require a lot of activity, such as Russell Terriers, LabradorRetrievers,

and English Springer Spaniels. In addition to an animal’s energy levels,

some other things you should research are things like:

– Grooming needs for specific pets

-Common health concerns for different breeds

-Nutrition and dietary needs

-Your community’s policy on pets

 

Modify Your Home

pets in home

Just like you would modify your home if you were bringing home a

newborn baby or a toddler, you should do the same thing when bringing home a new pet.

Make sure that your home is ready for the arrival of a new cat or dog by moving valuables

out of reach from your pet, cleaning up the house, and purchasing as many essential pet supplies

as you can. This will help to ensure a smooth transition and allow your pet to

adapt easily to their new home.

 

Check Out The Shelter Online

check shelter online

Every shelter is different. Save time by looking at the shelter’s website

to see what animals they currently have up for adoption, as well as any pet programs

or resources that they provide. By doing this, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed

when stepping into the shelter for the first time. Sometimes, adoption applications

are available online. Since most shelters vet people that want to adopt before allowing

them to take a pet home, it’s helpful to fill out an adoption application for the shelter

you choose to ensure you are approved before you find the perfect pet for you.

 

Are You Ready to Adopt?

If you’re looking to adopt a pet, attending one of

the largest consumer pet shows on the East Coast can be incredibly beneficial.

The World of Pets Expo is a place to find entertainment, educational opportunities, workshops,

and most importantly, pets in need of a forever home.

With expos happening in Timonium, MD (Jan. 24-26), and Hampton, VA (Feb. 21-23),

you’re sure to find a pet that you’ll love.

 

Tickets are available online and at the door on the day of each event.
Feel free to contact us here or on Facebook with any questions you may have!

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5 Ways Your Dog Says “I Love You”

Wouldn’t it be great if our pets could talk to us? We’d always know when they
weren’t feeling well, we could find out what they do all day while we’re at work, and
perhaps we’d feel a little less crazy when we talk to them if they could actually talk back.

Sure, we’ve seen the adorable viral videos of pets like birds and cats
making noises similar to the sound of a human voice. Unfortunately for us pet lovers,
verbal communication between people and animals is really only a “What If” scenario
that’s simply fun to imagine.

pets talk

What you’ve surely noticed as a pet owner is that domestic animals have their
own way of communicating with us. We’d wager that the majority of pet owners could honestly say
they can tell when their pet is hungry, sleepy, happy, grump, or ready for a bathroom break.

Dogs are domestic pets that are pretty good at expressing their needs and feelings
to their human companions. The species has developed perhaps the strongest ability of all animals
to form affectionate bonds with people.

Let’s take a look at how your dog says “I Love You” in his or her special way:

#1: Your dog greets you excitedly.

dog greeting owner

Does your dog run straight at you full-force when you return home after being away?
Pups often show their love by wagging their tails, jumping up and down, and giving a smothering
affection when their owners reappear after being gone for just about any period of time.

#2: Your dog senses your emotions and responds accordingly.

dog senses emotions

Ever notice your dog cuddling up extra close to you on days where you just aren’t
feeling your best? Dogs are inherently social and possess the instinct to care for their “pack.”
They recognize when you aren’t your normal self and do their best to comfort you the best way they can.

#3: Your dog forgives you.

dog shoe

Remember that time you walked in your front door after an awful day at work, tripped
over a dog toy, and shrieked at your pup? In addition to being confused, your dog probably felt bad.
Dogs pick up on our negative emotions, but just as we forgave them for chewing up our favorite pair of
shoes when they were a puppy, they forgive us back for the way we act when we’re upset.

#4: Your dog gazes into your eyes.

dog owner stare

Have you ever caught your pet staring at you? Unless you’ve got a handful of puppy treats or are causing
a commotion, your dog is likely seeking an emotional connection with you. Studies in canine cognition
have shown that when dogs make and maintain eye contact with their owners, it increases their
levels of oxytocin – the hormone that bonds parents to infants.

#5: Your dog wants to be close to you.

dog on lap

Is your pet a lap dog? Do they follow you from room to room? Some pet owners might think
this shows a dependency or a hint of separation anxiety. In truth, canine affection is
very evident in their desire to be physically close with their human companions.

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Of course, every dog is different, and thus shows love and affection in different ways.
If your dog doesn’t do any of the things listed above, that doesn’t mean they don’t love you.
Just as humans are capable of feeling emotions without physically expressing them, so are
our canine companions.

The best thing you can do for your pup to let them know you love them is to give them
as much of yourself as you can, whether it be through playtime, daily walks, special treats,
fun outings, or any other activity you know they enjoy.

Do you love pets?

Don’t miss the 2020 World of Pets Expo this coming January [MD] & February [VA]!

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