#2 My Girl Jinx! She’s All Teefies

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#3 Just Rescued Our 1st Hound, He’s 14 Yo

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Taking on the responsibility of adopting a pet is commendable. But before doing so, you must first check if you’re suited for it. For Queenstown Veterinary Hospital owner Dr. Marianne Bailey, your lifestyle is the number one factor to consider. 

“If you work long hours or you travel a lot, getting a dog that has a lot of energy [and] needs a lot of exercising might be a mismatch,” Dr. Bailey told WMDT.

#4 Madlad Staff Member

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#5 Ziggy Before And After Being Rescued

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#6 My Mother Adopted An Adult Cat

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However, many people subscribe to several myths about pet adoption. One of them is that pets in a shelter aren’t domesticated enough to be adopted into someone’s home. 

Pet behaviorist Dr. Tammie King debunked this, saying behaviors can be modified. As she pointed out in an interview with Mars, newly adopted pets won’t feel at home for the first three weeks. 

She says, “Be mindful of this and work with your new adopted pet to bring out their best side.”

#7 My Wife Who Was Going To “Tolerate” A Cat For My Sake

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#8 Adopting This Boy From The Shelter

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#9 This Is Finn. Rescued And Finally Adopted!

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Many people are apprehensive about adopting a pet from a shelter because of the uncertainty of their behaviors. This may be especially true for previously abused animals. 

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