Welcoming a new pet into your family is an exciting and rewarding experience, but with so many options available, choosing the right one can feel like a daunting task. From playful puppies to cuddly kittens, and everything in between, each animal comes with its own unique needs, temperament, and requirements. Making the decision to bring a pet into your home is not one to be taken lightly, as it requires careful consideration of factors such as lifestyle, living space, and family dynamics. Whether you're looking for a loyal companion for your children, a furry friend to share your empty nest, or a low-maintenance pet for a busy household, you'll want to make an informed decision. Finding Your Perfect Pet Match
To help with that, we asked animal behaviorist, author, trainer, and caregiver Ellie Laks for her professional insight on how to go about choosing the best pet for your family. Ellie has been working with animals since her childhood and now runs The Gentle Barn (www.gentlebarn.org), an organization that rehabilitates and offers sanctuary to animals. As an animal specialist, Ellie takes particular pride in being able to communicate with animals. She feels it’s an essential part of any pet/parent relationship and finds purpose in helping pet owners improve their relationships with the animals they adopt. Because choosing the perfect pet is such an important step in the process, we asked Ellie for her advice about pitfalls and plusses when it comes to finding a good match.
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