Alexandrea
Ford

What are the pros and cons of owning small pets in large families?


Hi, i am a member of a large family and i am planning to own a couple of small pets, particularly dogs, to live with me in my room. But before that i want to know that i am not about to get my would be pets into any kind of psychological trauma. Please share with me the pros and cons of owning small pets in large families. Help me take the decision.
8 months ago
1 Answer


Shikha
Jain

Hi Pet lover

It’s always good to know there are people like you who love animals and wish to bring them home. But you have to consider various things before doing the same, especially when you are in a large family.

 

You have to ask the other family members if they are fine about the idea and to what extent. No point bringing unrest in other people’s life.

You have to decide which animal you want to bring to your home and the care it requires.

You have to check the legalities of bringing animals to your home.

 

CONS

  • Animal allergies and diseases.
  • Noise created by the sound of untamed animals.
  • Mess created by their excreta.
  • Bad odor in the environment if you don’t take proper cleanliness measures.
  • If your house has kids, then how safe it is for them.
  • You need proper, healthy space for the animal. Animals are free beings. By nature they are supposed to be in an open place and not in cages and kennels. But, if you take a complete responsibility I'm sure you can handle some.
  • Can you afford it? The food, animal shelter, accessories, doctor bills and medicines.

 

PROS

  • A pet animal can be your best friend. Be with you in your lonely time.
  • Taking care of a pet gives you a joyous feeling.
  • There’s always someone to play with.
  • You might make new friends, the fellow animal lovers.
  • You will develop a proper schedule in your life when you have someone to take care of.

 

Request: Start with a small no. May be 1 and see how you handle it and gradually increase the no. Animals are livings beings and need a care of a baby. Just by bringing them to your family you cannot call them a member. You need to take care of them and nurture them.

 

Wish you Good luck and hope you’ve got all the answers.

 

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