Whether your pet is furry, fishy, or feathered, one thing is for sure: pets are the best. Yet, when choosing your new animal sidekick, there are so many factors to consider. How can you be sure you are choosing the perfect pet for you?
Don’t stress—we’ve got your back! Take our quick, comprehensive quiz below, and you’ll get all the answers you need. Ready to discover your new animal BFF? Click “Start Quiz” now.
Questions Overview
- 5 - 7 hours
- 2 - 3 hours
- 1 - 2 hours
- Less than 1 hour
- I live in a big house with a yard.
- I live in a clean house with a pretty good amount of space.
- I have enough space for a cage, but I don’t have enough clean space for a pet to roam around.
- I have a small amount of counter space but not much more than that.
- Yes, the best things in life take work!
- Yes, I am (but I’d rather my pet be pretty self-sufficient).
- I’d rather not have to be super patient, but I will for the right pet.
- No.
- I want to be greeted at the door by my sweet pet.
- I want warm, fuzzy snuggles.
- I want a unique pet that’s got an interesting personality.
- I want a pet that I can observe from afar.
- Be able to comfort me when I’m sad.
- Look adorable while eating treats from my hands.
- Be fun to show off to friends.
- Require very little effort from me.
- 101 Dalmatians
- The Aristocats
- Rio
- Finding Nemo
- I’m exploring new, exciting activities—rock climbing, go-karting, you name it.
- I’m curled up with pals on the couch, eating junk food and watching a movie.
- I’m out enjoying the arts—galleries, underground concerts, the works.
- I’m resting! It’s been a long week.
- Loyal pals.
- Sweet, fun friends.
- People who make interesting conversation.
- Low-maintenance (but kind!) friends.
- If they didn’t love me to pieces.
- If they weren’t super cute and cuddly.
- If they were boring.
- If they made a ton of noise and mess.
- Buddy
- Sweetie
- Gideon
- Goldie
- Honestly, I’d do just about anything for my sweet pet.
- I would hate to have to train my pet.
- Cleaning up a dirty litter box every day? No thanks.
- I’d hate to have to track down a loose pet who escaped from their cage.
- You’re lakeside, throwing your pet a ball, enjoying an ice cream cone.
- You’re curled up fireside, drinking cocoa (and your pet's sleeping by your side, aw!).
- You’re snapping shots of your pet in action. They’re jumping, flying, or racing around the room.
- You’re rushing out the door. You stop by your pet's cage, giving them a smile and wave.
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Pets: How They Make Our Lives Better
Less stress & anxiety. It probably won’t come as a surprise: having a sweet, cuddly pet to come home to can boost your mood. Owning a pet can reduce feelings of stress and seriously benefit your mental health. Plus, your pet isn’t going to judge you or hold your past against you—they’ll love you just as you are.
Reduced feelings of loneliness. Pets make amazing pals, and having a furry friend by your side can help you feel socially connected. Pet owners are less likely to experience feelings of isolation; loving on your sweet pet day in and day out can offer you feelings of companionship. Plus, pets can help you meet new people too. You might find that more people say hello to you in the street when you’ve got a cute pet by your side.
Promote bodily health. Many types of pets actually encourage exercise in their owners. Dogs need walks, cats need play sessions, and caged pets need their cages scrubbed regularly. Throughout the day, you might find yourself getting more active, more often. And what’s more, you won’t even realize that you’re getting a workout!
Prevent sickness. Fun fact: having a pet can actually increase your immunity, too. Dogs track all kinds of new germs into your household; though this may sound like a downside, being exposed to pets makes you better at fighting sickness down the line. Studies show that kids who own pets have increased levels of immunoglobulin (an antibody that helps fight infection).
Increases empathy in children. Studies show that kids who have pets learn more social skills, which can be an invaluable asset to them early in life. When kids take care of pets, they learn the joy of providing unconditional love, and their confidence skyrockets as well. In combination, these effects help children to understand (and care deeply for) the people around them.
Want to learn more?
For more information about the power of owning a pet, check out these awesome sources below.
- https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/owner-information/health-benefits-pet-ownership
- https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2018/02/power-pets
- https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_science_backed_benefits_of_being_a_dog_owner
- https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_benefits_of_a_family_pet
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-health-benefits-and-risks-of-pet-ownership
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