So, you have seen a beautiful parakeet on a national geographic
channel and want to bring it home just because you like its green color or the
red ring around its neck impressed you.
Wait, before you think of proceeding ahead. You might be
committing a big mistake, May a blunder. You might unintentionally jeopardize
its life.
You might be wondering how your innocuous intentions can put the
bird's life in danger. In fact it is to only about Parakeets. The same is true
for any pet animal. When you adopt a pet you are opting for a lifetime
commitment. So you should keep several things in mind:
Do Not Adopt Just
Because They Are Beautiful
Like in the above instance you want to bring a living being at
home just because of its beauty, but it too have emotions and feelings. It
needs someone who can care for it. You should ask yourself: "do I have
enough time to take proper care of the bird?" They need a considerable
time to spend with you. You cannot ignore
their presence just because you are just back from the hectic schedule at the
workplace. Like human beings they are emotionally affected if they are ignored
but language barriers prevent them from complaining, or do they? In fact these
birds try to attract your attention by communicating in their own voice but you
just think that they are "chirping" as usual.
However, when you are free on off days you even spend the whole
day with these birds. It might only be a fun activity for you but for the
parakeets it is an important activity that strengthens the emotional bond. But
as soon as the weekdays begin you almost abandon the birds till next off day.
Think of a person who loves you beyond limits one day and the next several
days, don't even communicate with you, not even look at you. It will result in
an emotional imbalance. With their limited intelligence the conundrum of being
loved one day beyond limits and abandoned for next several days. Intensely
affect the bird's brain and eventually put it in the abyss of depression
eventually killing it.
Does It Suit Your
Budget?
It is highly recommendable to acquaint yourself with the average
monthly expenses required by different breeds. Not all pets are equally
affordable and one of the main reasons people send their pets to animal shelter
is the cost associated with them. So, if you do not want to be callous with your
pet in the long run of time it is highly recommendable that you should acquaint
yourself with the monthly expenses associated with the specific breed you want
to adopt. For instance if you want to adopt a bill dog, German shepherd or any
similar dog breed then you should be ready for considerably high monthly
expenses on their diet, personal care, vet care and other relevant expenses. It
might baffle your brain if you are a middle class person. So it is best to
confirm that you are financially capable of meeting the budget requirements of
a particular breed before you adopt it.
Does It Fit Your
Lifestyle?
In most of the cases, the pets are chosen depending upon their
popularity, beauty or playfulness. However, many times these lively charming
high energy pets either end up miserable in their cages or if they are lucky
enough they are sent to the animal shelter callously by the owners.
So it is best to get yourself acquainted with the breed you are
interested in. You need to check with the experts to know about their physical
needs, daily regime, diet, behavior and temperament.
It is also recommendable to consult with your acquaintance who
has adopted that particular breed. They can guide you based on their daily
experiences. Some breeds might be very playful and high one energy while others
are shy of people and keep to themselves. So, if you are an introvert you might
not adjust well with the former breed while the latter one is perfectly fit for
you. Likewise extroverts might be annoyed with the introvert breeds and when
their repeated attempts to make their pet buddies charming and outgoing are
failed, they get annoyed and either start ignoring them or worse still abandon
them. In the same way you might be a animal loving person who abides by veganism,
but your principles might prove pathetic for your pet dog for whom
"diet" means "mince meat" or bones. Many people try to make
their pet docile enough to change their diet or even living their life to suit
your personality. Remember, you need an adorable companion, not a docile slave.
Here we are not asking you to change your lifestyle to cater to your pet's
needs. We just recommend you to evaluate your lifestyle before you select the
breed and confirm whether it fits well into your lifestyle or personality.
Is Your Home Pet-Friendly?
Before you bring a pet at home your should make sure that your
home is pet-friendly. For example a home is characterized by piles of papers
scattered on desk or numerous footwear scattered on the floor then your it
cannot be ideal for a parakeet or rabbit. Once the parakeet is out of the cage
it can hide itself inside copious amounts of papers on the desk. Now imagine
you got yourself busy in some important task and meanwhile the bird went to a
kind of "black hole" where you can't see it nor does it respond to
your calls. This situation can result in many risks. For instance, it can tear
some important documents on the table or even worse it escapes from a window
near the table! Likewise your lovely rabbit might look nice beyond words while
gnawing a carrot but you would certainly not like it when it gnaws your latest
footwear. But that's exactly what they do because they simply love to chew
almost anything that comes into their eye contact. The installation and
position of electric wiring, curtain cords, glass furniture, etc. should be
such that the it should not pose risk to the pet you want to adopt. Here you
need to be very specific a seas breed is distinctly different. If you are a
fish lover (live ones, we mean!) the small size of your house doe s not matter.
But if you want to adopt a bulldog you need a spacious home so that they can
freely roam around.
Conclusion
Pets are the best companions of human beings. But adopting a pet
is a lifelong commitment and you should consider several key factors before you
ring the pet to the home. Ignoring these factors can prove harmful for the pets
in the long run. You should ensure that you have sufficient budget, times,
experience and inclination to take proper care of your pet. A hasty decision can not only prove
inconvenient to you but will also jeopardize the safety of your pet. Some of
the key factors to take into account are lifestyle, accommodation size,
personality, budget and your job commitments. You can look for acquaintances
who have adopted the same breed that you want as a pet. A detailed conversation
with them will give you a perfect idea on suitability of particular breed
according to your specific lifestyle and budget. However, for the better
results it is recommendable to consult with a certified and qualified vet.
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