{"id":2735,"date":"2021-11-22T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/?p=2735"},"modified":"2021-11-22T09:23:19","modified_gmt":"2021-11-22T14:23:19","slug":"pet-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/pet-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"Adoption: A Pet Is Not Just For the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"417\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073150\/krista-mangulsone-9gz3wfHr65U-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"adoption\" class=\"wp-image-2736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073150\/krista-mangulsone-9gz3wfHr65U-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073150\/krista-mangulsone-9gz3wfHr65U-unsplash-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you looking to get a furry friend this holiday season? Here at Gooroo, we&#8217;re big <a href=\"https:\/\/courses.gooroo.com\/courses\/dog-treats\/1151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pet lovers<\/a>. However, first time owners need to make sure they understand the responsibilities and life-style changes of getting a need addition to the family. In today&#8217;s blog, we talk about the value of adoption and how to be environmental responsible when getting a pet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-fundamentals-of-pet-adoption\">The Fundamentals of Pet Adoption<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, pet adoption is gaining the responsibility of a pet. This animal previously belonged to another party such as a person, shelter, or rescue organisation. For the latter, the previous owners either abandoned the pet or gave it to the shelter. By adopting, new owners give these animals a new life and allow them to continue you a healthy, and loved, existence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-the-process\">The Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on where you live, pet adoption can be a difficult process &#8212; especially for a first time owner. New adopters must prove they can provide a safe, secure, and permanent home for the pet. Often, this requirement is heavily assessed by the rescue organisation. Additionally, new owners must understand that they may face training or behavioural challenges with a pet who has faced neglect, abuse, or has not received training. But, don&#8217;t fear, patience, practise, persistence, and consistency of care will help the pet overcome this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some questions you may be asked include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><em>What is your family situation?<\/em> Do you have children or other pets at home? How many adults are there? Who is responsible in helping to raise the pet?<\/li><li><em>What is your housing situation? <\/em>Do you own the home or are you renting? What kind of property? Do you have access to a backyard or green space? Are you planning on moving in the future?<\/li><li><em>What is your previous experience with pets? <\/em>Do you know how to train\/socialise an animal into a new family?<\/li><li><em>What is your work situation? <\/em>Are you able to assume financial responsibility? Will you be leaving the pet alone for long hours due to work?<\/li><li><em>What kind of lifestyle do you have? <\/em>Are you active\/outdoorsy? Would a dog fit into your day-to-day schedule?<\/li><li><em>Are you prepared to deal with any underlying health and behavioural issue the pet might have?<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073207\/chetan-hireholi-IEMJO7CvK7I-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073207\/chetan-hireholi-IEMJO7CvK7I-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073207\/chetan-hireholi-IEMJO7CvK7I-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, when adopting, there is a fee which includes spaying\/neutering, veterinary care including all updated vaccinations, micro-chipping, and pet insurance. However, often this is cheaper than buying a dog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-choosing-the-right-pet\">Choosing the Right Pet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding what pet to take home is a daunting choice &#8212; especially if you&#8217;re an animal lover like us! If you&#8217;re a first time owner, look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gooroo.com\/blog\/dog-breeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">breeds<\/a> which are easier to take care of. Also, you should consider factors like noise, shedding, and activity requirement. Fundamentally, don&#8217;t base your choice on looks, but instead see if your personalities match. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, keep in mind that some pets have a lower chance of adoption. Consider giving a home to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>black cats\/dogs<\/li><li>senior animals<\/li><li>dog with disabilities<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You never know who might end up being the perfect companion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"709\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073215\/matt-nelson-aI3EBLvcyu4-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073215\/matt-nelson-aI3EBLvcyu4-unsplash.jpg 709w, https:\/\/gooroo-blog.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/2021\/11\/22073215\/matt-nelson-aI3EBLvcyu4-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-pet-care-tips\">Pet Care Tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you&#8217;ve gone through the adoption process and you&#8217;re ready to bring your new family member home. Well, here are some tips to keep in mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Give your pet an identification tag. <\/strong>Put on it your name, telephone number, and address. You can also an additional tag that says that dog is chipped. <\/li><li><strong>Make sure you know the rules and regulations surrounding pet ownership.<\/strong> Understand the type of licensing and vaccinations required to keep your pet legal. <\/li><li><strong>Be conscientious when allowing your pet out of the home.<\/strong> Even the best behaved dogs should be leashed when in a community area. Additionally, do you research before letting a cat go outdoors &#8212; sometimes they can wreck havoc on the local ecosystem. <\/li><li><strong>Take annual visits to the vet. <\/strong>Regular check ups help pets to stay healthy. <\/li><li><strong>Feed your pet the nutrients it needs.<\/strong> Give a diet that suits their requirements and be careful of over\/under feeding! Also, in the summer, you may want to add some water in their food to ensure they stay hydrated in the heat. <\/li><li><strong>Pets feed off your energy. <\/strong>Be sure to spend time with your pet and give it the love and attention it deserves. It is important to show patience and adoration. <\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking to get a furry friend this holiday season? Here at Gooroo, we&#8217;re big pet lovers. However, first time owners need to make sure they understand the responsibilities and life-style changes of getting a need addition to the family. 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