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The Environment

The following are some of the elements to consider about the

surroundings the pet is eventually going to be exposed to:

Some pets require a of lot of room to move around in and also a
large outdoor space where they can run around and enjoy the

freedom that animals are supposed to enjoy.

Without such allowances, such pets will eventually develop

medical problems that would result in trauma for both the owner

and the pet in question.

There is also the unwanted added cost that would be uncured,

when there are frequent visits to the vet.

If the pet is going to be confined to an area that is noisy and very

busy, this too may not be conducive for the pet. Some pets are able

to cope with high levels of activity and noise while others can’t,

thus the need to consider the types of breeds suitable for adapting

to these kinds of surroundings.

If there are frequent weather changes in the surroundings, the

owner of the pet should be able to provide adequate shelter for

comfort and safety of the animal.

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