ARRF is this month's featured Pet Partner. We conducted a brief interview with their President Bernice who was excited to be working with KIDS 'N' PETS! Here is a little bit more insight from ARRF.
What have you used KIDS ‘N’ PETS for in the past?
Cleaning up “accidents” from our wonderful foster pets.
What is the most popular adopted pet at ARRF?
Usually our smaller dogs – Chihuahua mixes or Terrier mixes
Before adopting a pet what do you think is the most important thing to consider?
Decide on the size, coat length(is grooming in your budget) and definitely if you have time to bring a new animal into your home – who will take care of it! Is your fence secure?
Any tips additional tips for people who are looking to adopt but also have kids?
Unless adopter knows for sure dog has been exposed to children, we suggest the child be present when the pet is adopted. We also think that parents of very young children should wait until the child has a clear understanding that pets hurt if tugged or pulled or sat on and might bite or nip if they are hurt. Taking a new pet to a positive reinforcement class is extremely important – whether there are children or not in the family, it will help everyone do the right thing for the new member of the family. Adopting a puppy is a good idea, but make sure the parent(s) is not gone more than a few hours a day – as puppies, like little children, need supervision and help with their housetraining, and that takes someone home every few hours until the puppy is old enough to wait to be let out to finish their business.
If you are looking for more information visit AARRF's website
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