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Taking Care of, and the Benefits

By Jlynn SheaksPublished 5 years ago 3 min read
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Adopting a pet was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It was a great experience to be able to choose a pet that worked well with my children and me and to make sure that we found the right one for our home. The first thing that we did was to make sure we went through all the necessary steps where we lived to ensure that having a pet was alright. Once we got approved and accepted to have a pet, then we started slowly getting the things that our pet would need in our home. We knew that we wanted a cat, so we started getting cat toys, a cat brush, nail clippers, cat shampoo, litter, a litter box, and finally, food. We researched the best and closest vet that was reasonably priced and we made sure we brought all the necessary documents as well as everyone in the family to the Humane Society to choose our cat to adopt. We spent a good amount of time at the Humane Society visiting with the cats, paying attention to them, and seeing which one worked best for our family and would fit right in. After two and a half hours there, we finally found the cat that was just right for us, and we were excited to hear that we got accepted for a cat adoption. We were happy to take her home and introduce her to her new surroundings.

There are many things that you must do in order to take care of a pet and there are many benefits of having a pet as well. Taking care of a pet is very important and first you need to make sure that you get the proper litter for the cat that will best fit the type of cat you have adopted. If you get a dog, the best thing to do is to make sure you get all the right materials so you can pooper scoop and have a disposal plan in place. The next thing that you want to do is to make sure you get the proper food for your pet that will best complement the type of diet the animal is already on. The next step is to make sure you have toys for the pet to play with and be active, make sure you get the proper shampoo for the pet to keep it clean, and to make sure that you get any necessary additional items such as a leash for a dog or a brush for a cat. After all this is done, it is best that you make sure that you take care of your pet and change their food and water out daily to keep it fresh. You also want to make sure to keep them clean and provide them with medicine as needed. Finally, you want to make sure that you take your pet to the vet for a check up, any needed surgeries, or any other care that your pet may need.

There are lots of benefits to owning and having a pet around the house. The first is the comfort that they bring knowing the pet will always be there to welcome you home. The second is that the pet can provide many benefits to those dealing with any type of mental disability or anxiety. Another benefit is that if you have kids, it can give them a sense of responsibility as they help you take care of the pet and it can teach them how to properly take care of the pet. The pet can also help you to feel loved and give you something to care for if you don't have anything to care for already. The pet can help calm you down when you are upset and can help you feel less frustrated and angry when things go wrong. If you have children with special needs, a pet can help them do better in school, focus more, and be happier about going to school and coming home. Pets are great for anyone and can really help provide so many benefits. Once you have everything ready for your pet, you can go rescue one from a shelter, get one from a trusted friend or family member, or get one from someone who has extra pets to share. The important thing is to remember that you need to make sure you get the right pet for you and your family. You also need to make sure that the pet is very well taken care of and loved. Having a pet definitely is a lot of work, as they need a lot of care, but they are very much worth it in the end.

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Jlynn Sheaks

I am a single mother of three beautiful daughters. I often think too much and sometimes ideas just come to me. Joined this to get my ideas, stories, and poems out there.

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