Specifically, I'm having problems trying to find an ideal pet
shop that sells pets. have you people any recommended pet shops in
mind? If yes, mind sharing? I'm looking for those really HUGE pet
shops that boasts a large variety of different types of
puppies..
I know it must be very exciting for you to want to have a pet,
esp. a cute, playful puppy. I'm personally an animal lover, and
have many different types of animals (including adopting from
SPCA) since I was very young, and always took care of
every one of them till end of their lives.
Before the euphoria of wanting a cute puppy takes over you, you
may want to consider first:
What's your main motivation for wanting a puppy?
Is this your first time getting a pet? Do you know how long is
the lifespan of a dog?
Do you know how to take good care of a dog? Are you aware of the
daily/regular chores of cleaning, feeding, exercising and
taking care of a dog?
How much time on a daily basis are you
prepared to spend taking care of it, now and in
future?
Are you willing to take on the long-term
responsibility of taking care of it, for the rest of its
lifetime with you, even when it's old and very sickly, has problems
eating/drinking/seeing/moving/peeing/pooing and of course, no
longer cute like when it's a puppy?
Too many people get tired of their pets when they are no longer
cute, and feel they are more of a burden than fun, and end up
abandoning them mercilessly. SPCA is filled with
old animals who have outlived their previous owners' short-lived
interest. Many abandoned pets end up dying on the streets, died of
starvation, hit by cars, killed by disease, attacked by other stray
animals or being put down by SPCA.
If you are also a genuine animal lover, I'm sure you'll have
lots of fun and joy, with your puppy/dog, throughout its life.
Animals have the natural role of helping people learn about
unconditional love.
If you truly can take good care and love a puppy/dog well,
you'll be able to find a puppy/dog that is meant to share its life
with you, regardless of any pet shop or SPCA. Getting an animal
companion is not the same as shopping for clothes or handbags in a
mega-shopping mall. :)
I honestly hope I'm wrong here, but your posting title of
"In general :The problem with pets" seems
strange for one truly looking forward about finding
a long-term animal companion.
Rainbow Jigsaw of Life