Before You Adopt: Choose a Pet That Will Thrive in Your Home

The adorable dog in the shelter might steal your heart, but the right pet for your lifestyle will fit your family, space, and schedule.
Before You Adopt: Choose a Pet That Will Thrive in Your Home
Some dogs need active lifestyles, while others prefer a slower pace. Ground Picture/Shutterstock
Anne Johnson
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Big brown eyes peering at you from a cage may capture your heart, but is the pup attached to those eyes a good choice? Kittens are cute, but will Grandma really want all that energy bouncing around her house?
It’s imperative you choose a pet that suits your lifestyle. It not only makes life a lot easier for you but could prevent the animal from ending up back in the shelter.

The Lifestyle Mismatch

“One of the most common reasons pets are surrendered to shelters or brought to trainers isn’t a lack of training; it’s a mismatch,” Nicole Ellis, a certified professional dog trainer and pet lifestyle expert with Rover, told The Epoch Times. 
Anne Johnson
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.