5 Traits that’ll Tell you that you’re not Ready to be a Pet-Parent

Cuddling a cat, dog or even a hamster is a lot of fun; nothing like having a furry friend to pet and play with. Thinking of getting one? That’s great; but before you go through with it, you might want to check if you have the following characteristics!

Couch potato

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Snooze till late in the afternoon, you’re bound to find either of these two:  a cat who’s silently contemplating murder or a dearly disappointed pup. They’re not going to feed, bathe or clean themselves, y’know?

Social butterfly

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If you have an AM-PM social life, might as well drop the idea of getting pets. It might break Fluffy and Fido’s hearts to a million pieces when they don’t see you walking through the front door.

Easily Bored

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Planning to take in a cat for a few months? We’re going to stop you right there. A pet isn’t a PS4, that once you’re done, you’ll get a new thing to play with. If you’re getting one, might as well keep him/her forever.

Hot-headed

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A cat may bring you dead carcasses and a dog may dash through the living room, knocking out all your valuables. If your temper tends to hit the roof frequently, then your pets might be scarred for life.

Laidback

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Every pet needs to be taken to the vet at least once or twice a month; that means ticks, fleas and the occasional stomach worms need to be taken care of. If you’re laidback about visiting the vet, things might not look all too bright for your furry friend.