Getting a new pet is life-changing. It is something that most people don't understand until they go through it. In 2015, I got a brand new puppy, Dobby Mathers and while I love him, it has changed my whole world!
1 They Chew on Everything...
Seriously .. everything.
Frequently asked questions
2 They Want to Play … Constantly
Which makes it hard to get anything done.
3 Your Other Pets Will Have to Adjust a Bit
Which can take time.
4 You'll Be There for All the Firsts
And the seconds and the thirds.
5 If You Have a New Puppy …
They will be glued to you, no matter what you're doing.
6 You'll Have to Potty Train Them
Which isn't easy!
7 You're Responsible for Everything about Them
Which means you'll have to feed, water and keep them happy.
8 They Are Going to Be Loud
It just happens...
9 Sometimes, They'll Try to Train You
Especially cats.
10 Sometimes, You'll Train Them
Which is so rewardining when they do the trick you taught them!
11 You'll Never Be Alone in the Bathroom Again
Just get used to it.
12 When They Get Scared...
You'll have to cuddle them.
13 You May Have to Get More than One New Pet …
To keep them company when you aren't around.
14 Just like a Baby …
They will cry and you won't know what's wrong.
15 You'll Probably Google Every Little Thing That Could Be Wrong
16 They Will Get into Everything Possible
It just happens.
17 But It is so Rewarding...
And you'll love being a new fur-baby parent. Promise!