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The children have long since moved out and with the end of professional life, the social environment is also missing.
Not only singles but also couples can sometimes feel lonely.
The house, the apartment seem empty. A pet can revitalize the four walls and creates new responsibilities. There is again a living being that you can take care of. Not only that: pets like dogs, cats, the budgie are also contacting persons. Even if they don't understand everything, they respond to human speech and your mood. Many a person can even gain new courage to face life through the company of a pet.
Discovering the right pet
Not all pets fit every lifestyle and every person.
The dog is loyal but needs a consistent approach and education.
Cats are individualists who determine when they want closeness. Rodents can become very trusting if you spend a lot of time with them. Birds also become very trusting if you spend a lot of time with them.
If you are looking for an animal to spend time with that will also help them socialize, dogs are perfect. Dog owners get to talk quickly, can arrange to do things together. If you want a small, sophisticated princess with a distinct personality, you are the ideal type for a cat. Birds, small animals like guinea pigs, and rabbits always fit the bill. These animals are easy to keep and care for even for people of advanced age.
An animal in the house gives new energy to life
Dogs and cats are the most popular pets in the world Living with a pet can help people overcome a psychological low. The responsibility and care for an animal provides a new purpose in life and creates daily structure.
A pet makes you happy, you can share happy and sad moments with it.
Dogs and cats react very well to human moods and can comfort.
The pet drives away loneliness.
A dog protects against social withdrawal. He must be walked. Contacts between dogs lead to new interpersonal contacts. Every conversation means inner lift and a better mood for a person in hopelessness. The time of lonely days, evenings, and nights over when life is shared with a dog or cat.
However, many cats go wandering at night, while the dog shares every hour with his human. A good daily structure is a prerequisite to gain a foothold in a new living situation, such as the daily life of a senior citizen. Shopping must be done for the animal. It must be fed, cared for and the human must occupy himself with it.
What pets can I find in the refuge?
In animal shelters, there are dogs, cats, guinea pigs, rabbits, even birds. You can find out beforehand online at the nearest animal shelter.
What kind of animals goes well together?
Dog and cat can get along well. Young animals or baby animals and adult animals can often be socialized well. Rabbits and guinea pigs can live in the same enclosure.
What do I need to consider with the new pet?
Dog and cat must be dewormed and vaccinated. The dog needs dog liability insurance. Cats should be neutered. The animal should be healthy or be examined by a veterinarian as a precaution. All animals need suitable accessories such as a basket, scratching post, large cage, play, and exercise facilities.
How old do pets become?
A dog will live 10 to 15 years. Small breeds are more durable. Cats reach up to around 20 years. Guinea pigs live 4 to 8 years, rabbits 8 to 10 years, budgies 5 to 10 years.