Buying a new pet
Buying a pet is a serious decision and below are some questions to consider before choosing a new pet. All of them may affect your eventual decision and choice:
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How much time can be spent with a pet?
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Who will take responsibility for the animal’s care?
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Are there any children in the household? What are their ages?
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Are there other pets or animals in the household?
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Are the owners disabled or elderly?
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Are the family working full-time?
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Is there anyone in the family with known allergies?
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What size is the house?
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Is there a garden? What size is the garden?
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Is there convenient access to outside areas?
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What is the availability of local dog walking?
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What are the anticipated costs and available finance?
Staff at Quantock Veterinary Hospital will be happy to give you further advice on pet selection. Some of the organisations on our links page may also be useful.
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