You have finally decided it’s time to buy a pet for your home. Now it’s time to narrow down your options and find out which pet is your perfect match. This decision should not be made lightly, and there are some factors to consider; the first being a self-reflection of your personality and how to accommodate your needs, the second would be the lifestyle you bring to the relationship, and finally, are you financially capable of providing a good home for your new pet.
When it comes to personality, it’s more of a breakdown of whether you would be considered introverted or extroverted. A person who is introverted generally prefers to spend their time indoors and secluded from large groups of people, whereas a person who is extroverted generally prefers to be outdoors and surrounded by social interactions. According to DogTime, which focuses on healthy habits for dogs, “most dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day”. In these cases, it can be more comfortable for an extrovert to buy a dog rather than a cat, as they like to be outside and have the energy to match the owner. This is not to say that an introvert would not thrive with a dog, but might prefer an indoors animal who is more relaxed and at their pace. Some may be just as happy owning fish or reptiles. It’s about what matches you.
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Pets require a lot of financial care including; feeding, grooming, veterinarian visits, bedding, and toys. “The total first-year cost of owning a dog is $ 1,270 and for a cat is $ 1,070” (Weliver). This does not include any unforeseen expenses that occur or total values after the initial year. While reptiles and fish are not quite as expensive, prices can range to the hundreds for aquariums, food, and special environmental needs such as warmers or
When it comes to personality, it’s more of a breakdown of whether you would be considered introverted or extroverted. A person who is introverted generally prefers to spend their time indoors and secluded from large groups of people, whereas a person who is extroverted generally prefers to be outdoors and surrounded by social interactions. According to DogTime, which focuses on healthy habits for dogs, “most dogs need 30 to 60 minutes of exercise a day”. In these cases, it can be more comfortable for an extrovert to buy a dog rather than a cat, as they like to be outside and have the energy to match the owner. This is not to say that an introvert would not thrive with a dog, but might prefer an indoors animal who is more relaxed and at their pace. Some may be just as happy owning fish or reptiles. It’s about what matches you.
Once you figure out how to match your personality then it’s …show more content…
Pets require a lot of financial care including; feeding, grooming, veterinarian visits, bedding, and toys. “The total first-year cost of owning a dog is $ 1,270 and for a cat is $ 1,070” (Weliver). This does not include any unforeseen expenses that occur or total values after the initial year. While reptiles and fish are not quite as expensive, prices can range to the hundreds for aquariums, food, and special environmental needs such as warmers or