Is my home big enough?
Often, we say to ourselves that you have to have a big house or a big apartment to be able to have an animal, but this is not necessarily true. For cats, you can very well have a small apartment, you just have to fit it out, for example by putting tall cat trees or fitted structures. And for dogs, what’s important is not having a big house or a big garden, but really the interactions.
What if I’m allergic?
There are many humans who are allergic to dog hair and cat hair, but this is not inevitable. There are dog or cat breeds that are said to be “hypoallergenic”, which trigger allergies less.
On a daily basis, how much does it cost? What do I have to pay?
There are the obvious costs, all that is going to be the equipment, the baskets, the leashes, the cat trees… And then then the food and then the veterinary costs. Unfortunately, in general, when they get older, there start to be health concerns, and in these cases, you have to be able to pay the costs, it’s always better to have saved up years ago.
How long does it take to take care of it?
Having a pet takes time every day. For example, for a dog, it will be necessary to walk it in the morning, in the evening, sometimes even at noon, to plan to be able to go home to walk it. We tend to say that a cat is quite independent, it’s true, but it still requires time: the litter box, you have to clean it at least once a day, you still have to play with it , take an interest in him. A cat isn’t just in an apartment just to look nice, it’s also an animal that needs interaction.
What if I go on vacation?
You have to be able to organize yourself, either find out first with your family, your friends, see if someone would agree to keep your animal, or, if not, plan a budget during your vacation for the care of the animal. animal.
Do they have specific needs?
You must know the needs of the animal before adopting it, because otherwise, you can expose yourself to unpleasant surprises, and it will be neither pleasant for you nor for the animal who will be very frustrated. For example, in France, the most fashionable dog breed at the moment is the Australian Shepherd, it is a dog that needs a lot of physical exercise on a daily basis. An Australian Shepherd who does not get enough exercise, inevitably, he will be frustrated and there, it can lead to destruction and behavior problems. The “classic” European cat, the alley cat, needs a little less human presence.
Should I expect nonsense?
When you adopt a young animal, it is not educated, so inevitably, it will do silly things during the education. It’s usually dirty, so urine, poo not necessarily where it’s supposed to be and then also destruction. But that’s completely normal, because a young animal, he discovers the world by putting everything that passes his nose in his mouth. You have to prepare for it and therefore perhaps give up 2-3 pairs of shoes, where to put them up high if you want to be sure that there is no problem.
Where to pick it up?
In pet stores, it is still authorized until January 1, 2024, but it is not at all something that we recommend, because there is a lot of traffic, and then also, in general, animals do not didn’t have a very easy start to life. In breeding or in refuge, then, the question arises. It is true that if you want a very specific breed and a young animal, it is better to go to breeding. On the other hand, if you do not necessarily have a specific breed wish and if you are ready to adopt an animal that is already an adult, with perhaps, unfortunately, already some minor educational problems, because today, the main reason for abandonment in France is the lack of education, it’s true that if you’re ready to make this little effort, going to a shelter, it can be completely viable for you and then it will be a happy at least, for the animal. But adopting an animal must remain a free choice, it must remain a pleasure, you shouldn’t force yourself to go to a shelter either, if you really want a French bulldog, well go to a French bulldog kennel.