How to Choose Your First Pet

So you are ready to take the plunge and get your first pet. What kind of pet should you get? What breed should you choose? What size pet do you want? All of these are factors in being successful at choosing your first pet.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Internet

1. First, decide what type of animal you are wanted to get. This should be done by examining different types such as birds, dogs, cats, and hamsters. Decide which will fit best with your schedule and your personality.

2. Next, check the internet and find out the personalities of different breeds. There are several types of cats, dogs, birds, and rodents you can own. Each type has different characteristics. Make sure you study on which breed will work best for your home. If you have children, you should get an animal that blends well with families. If you are busy, you may want to consider the low maintenance birds or hamsters.

3. Finally, visit the pet you are considering buying. Make sure you feel comfortable with the animal. You may want to visit a local shelter to see many different types of animals and breeds.

Tips & Warnings

• Research online
• Visit the animal
• Some animals are not kid or family friendly. You should check this out before getting your first pet.

[pbartelssc]

on 11/12/2009 Choosing a pet that's right for you is important. Good tips on how to choose a pet. 5*s

[goldiec]

on 11/10/2009 Thanks for the great tips on How to Choose your first pet! We've always had dogs and usually they are just mutts but we love them to pieces! 5*