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Please read before adopting a pet!
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A pet is a wonderful, loving addition to any family. However, every year many animals are given up by their families and left at shelters because their owners were not prepared for all of the demands a pet places on their time and financial resources. Did you know that:
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At a minimium, one will spend $50-$60 a month for maintenance (food, heartworm prevention, and flea/tick prevention). This does not include grooming, training, and annual check-ups like teeth cleaning, etc.
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Do to inadequate spay/neuter efforts, last year in the DFW area alone, 200,000 dogs and cats were euthanized. Many animals with collars, but no registration tags to find their owners.
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Heartworm prevention costs ONLY $7 to $10 per month; however, treatment for animals with heartworms costs $350 to $500.
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Does your schedule permit you to house-train and care for your new pet?
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If your pet has behavior problems, are you prepared to spend the time and money that it takes to correct undesirable behaviors?
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Have you thought about yearly costs for vet checkups($85-$100 per visit),and incidentals?
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If you have children, have you thought about how to introduce the pet to your child and the risk of leaving your child unsupervised with your pet?
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Do you travel frequently? Where would your pet stay while you were away? Have you thought of the cost of boarding or having a house sitter stay with your pet?
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Is everyone in the family in agreement to getting a pet? Is everyone committed to taking responsiblity for the pets overall well-being?
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Have you taken a pet to the pound because you were moving or the pet was too much work? What is different NOW in your life, that will enable you to care for a pet?
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Are you wanting a purebred pet? If so, have you done your research about the breed? Are they good with children? Does the breed have lots of medical problems? How big will it get?
Is it an active breed( border collies, labs, and weimaraners)?
Does your choice of breed fit your lifestyle?
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