Sometimes you see a picture on social media of a dog you just have to adopt. Or you come across an adoption event at the mall and fall instantly in love with a kitten.
Recently we had a mini-horse named Darsha available for adoption at the Louisiana SPCA and I found myself wanting to adopt her. After a quick reality check I realized that it wasn't going to be a good fit.
Situations like these tend to bring out the impulse shoppers in all of us, but there are several things to consider before adding a new pet to your family: what type of behavior can I expect form this breed? How much money can I afford to spend on my pet each year? Will this pet be a good fit for my household?
Click here for more information on pre-adoption planning.