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Animal Life: Resisting Impulse Pet Adoptions

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Sometimes it's tempting to adopt animals like Darsha the mini horse, but make sure you think before you act!

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.   

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