Pets for Life...not just Christmas

Posted By SLCo Animal Services
December 04, 2019

At Salt Lake County Animal Services, we believe that pets make a family complete. We also believe that welcoming a new pet into your home is not a decision that should be taking lightly and “pets as presents” can be a hot debate no matter what season it is.

We are sure that there are many families dreaming of a furry friend for Christmas, so this seems like a good time to talk about this. Pets are for life, not just for Christmas.

A new pet can be the best gift you can give to your family, but it is essential that you think about all that goes into bringing a new pet into your home before making the decision. A new pet is a long-term commitment and will need your love and attention everyday for the rest of their lives. Be sure you are prepared to provide for all your pet’s needs before bringing one home.

Here are some things to consider:

Choose a pet that is compatible with your family’s lifestyle. Consider the space you have, how often someone is home and whether you are looking for calm and relaxed or an active and adventurous. How much grooming will your new pet need? Are you willing to provide vet care? Training? And who will care for you pet when you go on vacation? 

If you have weighed the options and decided that you want to commit to welcoming a new family member into your home, keep in mind that puppies and kittens are not your only option. Shelters have so many wonderful companions hoping for a second chance. There are many older pets, cats, dogs and even rabbits, that need loving homes. The pets that you give the second chance to are some of the most loving and loyal companions around and often have a lot of valuable skills they have already learned.

A loving new home is one of the most wonderful gifts to give a new pet, just make sure you are ready to make the commitment because pets are for life.

We have many wonderful pets hoping to find their forever homes here at Salt Lake County Animal Services at 511 W 3900 S in Salt Lake City.

You are welcome to come in and meet them anytime during our business hours Mon-Sat: 10 AM – 6 PM. We do stop meet and greets daily at 5:30 p.m.

You can view our animals who are available for adoption at adoptutahpets.org.