by Russell Waldron

Created on: July 27, 2009   Last Updated: July 29, 2009

Surrendering your pet doesn't have to be your only option!

Pets and bonding is synonymous. As hard as you try, being emotionally detached from a pet is almost impossible. Therefore giving up a pet can be a very stressful time for both the pet and its owner. One can only imagine how the pet must feel when they discover that they are no longer wanted for whatever the reason. We as adults would be totally inconsolable, so one can guess how a pet would feel.There are a plethora of reasons for surrendering a pet and these can be due to financial issues, the birth of a baby, moving house, allergies, job loss, job commitments, the dog's poor behaviour or lack of time to give the pet the amount of attention it needs. There are several options and alternatives available for those thinking of surrendering their pets and this could save much heartache or anxiety.

If your only problem with a dog or cat is its behaviour, think about taking it to a dog/cat obedience school. Yes there are obedience school for cats, you just have to search a little. But a veterinarian visit could be needed instead, as poor behaviour can often be a sign of an illness. Unfortunately many of us fall in love with that sad little face pressed up to the pet store window. They purchase a pet long before they give any thought to the financial issues of raising a pet or the responsibilities pet ownership entails. Once the novelty wears off and the kids show signs of disinterest, the pet is often seen as a burden instead of a part of the family.

Below is a list of the many reasons related to giving a pet up. Hopefully the solutions offered will aid you in your decision.

Financial issues:

With the economy the way it is at the moment, of course we all worry about every dollar we spend. But don't give up your pet just yet, there are numerous pet loving people out there who are willing to help you keep your pet. In fact numerous people are willing to sponsor or become part owners of a pet. Nursing homes for the aged now see the benefits of pet companionship and sponsor pets on the agreement that the owners bring the pets to the nursing home for at least an hour a day.

Unfortunately too many pet owners get caught up with the hype about particular pet foods. Just remember that all pets were wild animals prior to human intervention. They fended for themselves eating whatever they could hunt or find. Pets can survive on the generic pet food just as well as they do on the status symbol pet foods. But

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