2. Meet Super Penny 3. Isnt she cute? 4. What to understand
beforeyou adopt: What kind of lifestyle do youhave? What type of
pet do you want? What steps do you follow whenyou do decide to
adopt? 5. Whats your lifestyle like? Fast paced environment or a
laidback atmosphere. Animals must be in a safe, loving environment.
As said in The Pet Planet Magazine, its important to know youare
capable of taking care of someone other then yourself. According to
ASPCA.org (the American Society for Preventionof Cruelty to
Animals), a man back in Brooklyn, NY wasaccused of neglecting his
small terrier mix because of anuntreated leg injury. The dogs leg
was amputated because ofthe infection. Because of this mans
lifestyle, an innocent dog had to suffer. Animals cant be neglected
because thats considered animalabuse. 6. Four things to consider to
knowthat a pet is right for you: You have to be financially ready.
You need to live in a pet friendly environment. You need to set
aside the time to be with your pet. You must have a reason for
wanting to add a pet into your home. 7. What type of pet is right
foryou? 8. Are you a dog or cat person?DogsCats They come in all
shapes Like dogs, cats require and sizes.exercise, mental They need
to be stimulation, and social properly trained, but interaction.
that also depends on Although they dont their age and pastneed to
take walks, they experience. do need a place they can Most
importantly, theyclimb and explore. need to be loved and Like dogs,
they also need nurtured. to be loved and nurtured. 9. What do I do
now?THE GENERAL ADOPTION PROCESS 10. Start by looking for local
animalshelters or rescue groups! Set aside time to visit shelters
that you find in your area. You probably need to make more than one
visit depending on how long the process is. Bring along everyone
who might be living with you. Make sure to ask the staff a lot of
questions. You may need to sign some applications and wait a few
days whenyou find the pet for you. The staff of the animal shelter
decides whether or not youre the perfect candidate to take the pet
home. If they choose you, it is likely that you pay a small fee for
the pet. (Usually its around $60 to $150) The small fee will put
off anybody who is not willing to spend money on properly caring
for a pet. Get everything ready. Buy all necessary supplies and
food before the animal comes home. Set your home up for the pet so
they can adjust to the new environment. 11. Key things to remember:
Consider your lifestyle Know the type of pet you want Understand
the general process ofadoption 12. A short clip:
