Celebrating Its One-Year Anniversary, Pet-Adoption-Guide.com Helps Potential Pet Owners Find the Ideal Breed for Their Lifestyles Pet-Adoption-Guide.com helps people make fully informed decisions before making that life changing decision to adopt a pet. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 28, 2009 - Pet-Adoption- Guide.com, http://www.pet-adoption-guide.com, is proud to announce its one-year anniversary in helping people find the perfect pet for their lifestyles. 95% of animals that are in shelters today are there because their owners failed to do the necessary research before adopting a pet. Pet-Adoption-Guide.com aims to reduce that number by offering people the opportunity to research the breeds that interest them and make fully informed decisions before making the life-changing decision to adopt a pet. Pet-Adoption-Guide.com profiles small, medium and large dogs, cats and some exotic pets. The site further offers dozens of dog and cat breeds in very detailed, yet concise one-page profiles and examines some highly important areas of behavior as well as what the pet needs. These different categories help potential pet owners to think in terms of the big picture instead of looking at pet adoption through rose colored glasses. "There are lots of pet adoption websites out there that offer a variety of animals to adopt, but Pet-Adoption-Guide.com is the only website devoted to JUST providing information needed to help potential pet owners educate themselves BEFORE adopting a pet," says Jessica Golden, Founder of Pet-Adoption-Guide.com. "Consumers can look at my website first to see what pet best fits their lifestyle. Pet adoption is a long term commitment, and that pet becomes a part of the family, so the more people learn about a breed, the more likely the animal will be a good fit." People can learn many facets about a potential pet, such as: Personality: What is the pet's demeanor? Is it wound up and energetic, or laid back and calm? Does it have a tendency towards being destructive or is it neat and tidy? Does it need constant attention or can it be fairly independent? Family/Child Friendly: Is the pet good with children or should children stay away? Is it good for a family or better suited for a working environment? Is it loyal and playful or aloof? Even if you don't have any children right now, if you plan on having children within the next 20 years, this should be a major deciding factor. Lifespan and Weight: How long does this species expect to live? Is it just a few years or live to be 15 or 20 years old? Will you outlive it or will it outlive you? These days, pets can live up to 20 years or more. It's like raising a child. Are you willing to invest that many years of your life to a pet? How many years are you willing to commit to having and raising a pet? Is this a big or small species/breed? Are you able to handle it if it is a large breed? Will it knock you over when playing or will you be able to handle it? Is it suitable weight wise for an apartment or condo dwelling or is it more suited for a country or suburban environment? Common Diseases: What are the most common diseases associated with the breed or species of pet that you want to adopt? Are they expensive diseases or can you afford them? Will they shorten the animal's lifespan or will it have no effect at all? Can you accept the diseases that come with the animal you want to adopt or is it a deal breaker? Simply click on the underlined word of the specific disease to learn more about it. As with pet adoption, you must also consider "adopting" the right veterinarian for your pet. Housebreaking and Shedding Factor: Is the breed or species of pet that you want to adopt easily housebroken or are you better off leaving them outdoors all the time? How long does it take to housebreak, if housebreaking is at all possible? Does the breed or species of pet that you want to adopt require a lot of grooming or little if any? Will it molt a few times per year or shed heavily once or twice per year? Are you willing to do what it takes to groom it regularly or is your lifestyle too busy for it? Best Owner Compatibility: Is the animal that you are looking to adopt fit your lifestyle? Does it require a lot of attention? Are you a frequent traveler? Are you an apartment or condo dweller? Do you live in the suburbs or the country? Do you have a yard big enough for the pet you want to adopt to play in? When considering pet adoption, it's best to get a pet that fits your lifestyle. Where to buy: Where in fact should you buy the pet you want to adopt at? Should you buy from a breeder, animal shelter, or would an animal rescue group be more up your alley? When considering pet adoption, be wary of those who want to sell you a pet just to make a quick buck. Average Cost: How much money are you willing to invest in buying a pet? Is the sky the limit or do you have a modest budget? Owning a pet these days does not come cheaply, and routine veterinary care should be included in your budget. Aggression and Noise Factor: Does the pet you wish to adopt have tendencies towards aggression? Are they aggressive towards other people? What about other pets? Are they aggressive towards them too? Is the pet you wish to adopt a one-person-only pet or can they adapt and warm up to other people in the family? Does the pet you wish to adopt have a tendency to be high strung and noisy? Will they make noise at all hours of the night and keep up the neighbors? Are they a quiet pet? Diet: This category is only reserved for those species of pet that require a special meticulous diet. When considering pet adoption, following your pet's diet is a must. Examples of this would be exotic pet diet requirements. "It's important to get a pet that fits your lifestyle and living conditions," says Golden. "For example, just because a dog is small and appears to be the right size for an apartment does not necessarily make them apartment-suitable. Good examples are beagles and basset hounds. Lovable as they are, they have tendencies towards barking, baying and howling which would not make for good apartment or condo neighbor relations, especially if one of your neighbors works graveyard shift and has to sleep during the day." Pet-Adoption-Guide.com makes it easy to research breeds and hopes to help people find their perfect pet and to reduce the number of unwanted pets in shelters today. For more information, please visit http://www.pet-adoption-guide.com. About Pet-Adoption-Guide.com
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