Are you ready for a pet?

Many of your friends have pets and they don’t stop chattering about them mostly in a positive light.

Or there was a family pet in your home when you were a young person, you have nothing but pleasant memories about the time that you spent with that pet.
So you start thinking that perhaps it is time for you to take care of a pet, it might be fun and at least there will be something to greet you when you drag your tired body in through your door after a hard days labor.

No doubt about it, taking care of a pet does have many benefits. You will receive plenty of companionship, affection and even devotion from a well-loved pet. And many studies have concluded that pets can be of great advantage to our health, stroking a pet releases endorphins which act in the brain to make us happier, less stressed and more positive. On top of which, pets that need activity help us to stay healthier.

… Are You Ready To Take Care of A Pet?

Have you fully thought through what taking care of a pet involves? Yes, you have thought about feeding, and if you a considering getting a dog you have thought about all the long walks, but possibly not considered how many times a day a dog may need walking. Your faithful dog will still need his walk when you are tired, are you sure that you want to take care of a dog?

How about cleaning, have you thought of that? Sometimes it takes a spell before pets stop having accidents around the house. Pet hair can get all over the place, sometimes those hairs can take a lot of cleaning up are you prepared for that?

How about scratch marks on your furniture? Cats can be convinced to use a scratching post but that may take a little time, will you put up with the odd mark on your favorite household possessions?

Be realistic, there is no such thing as a perfect animal. A health or behavior problem is bound to arise at some point and with some pets there may be many problems. You have to commit to working through those problems, this will take plenty of patience, love and understanding.

If you can be absolutely sure of taking responsibility, showing patience, giving commitment and plenty of love, then you will find that there are few things in life that offer so many rewards as taking care of a pet.

The Pet Nanny offers In-Home Pet Sitting, Daily Dog Walking, Puppy Care and Daily Playgroups. For your FREE Consultation, please call 781-749-HELP (749-4357) or visit us online at http://www.thepetnanny.com.