And what’s a better endorsement of adopting a rescue pet than seeing how their fellow ex-rescues are currently doing in their forever homes? Because it’s once again that time of the month when we’re presenting you with the most adorable and heartwarming pictures of pets who recently found a new home. Bored Panda reached out to Tricia Montgomery, a pet industry expert and one part of the Pets Are Family podcast duo. We spoke to her about why it might be better to adopt than to get a pet from a breeder, what future owners should know before adopting, and how to ensure that your new best friend feels at home in their new forever home. More info: Pets Are Family | Pets Are Family Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook Why does she personally opt to adopt and not shop? “It’s like a rescue mission!” Tricia says. “Adopting a pet is like being part of your own adventure story where you get to be the hero. Sure, buying a pet might seem like the easy route, but adopting? That’s where you make a big impact.” While Tricia encourages more people to adopt, she says that folks should do so with caution. After all, it’s a living breathing being you’re taking into your home. Let’s continue thinking about adopting as an adventure. “Imagine you’re preparing for a quest,” Tricia begins. “First, you’d check your gear, right? Well, preparing to adopt a pet is similar.” With owning a new pet comes new challenges. In some cases, the newcomer might be a new addition to the already-established pet family. In my family, two of our shelter dogs had to get used to living with two cats, who considered themselves the kings of the house. In other cases, a rescue might be the first pet for the household, and that comes with its own challenges as well. “Consistency is your best tool; regular training, health check-ups, and lots of love will help you both level up. If you hit a snag, don’t go [at] it alone—seek out a trainer or a vet like a wise old guide,” Tricia recommends. “Shelters are quite literally at crisis and some of them are making the decision to close their doors or reduce hours of operation or reduce the kind of animals that they bring in.” Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.
