New Additions...

Questions you should ask before adopting a pet...

Spanky and Fancy

Three new additions to the Majical Miniatures family arrived here this month. They each came from wonderful homes where they were loved and very well cared for. Sometimes, there are circumstances and changes beyond our control, illness, losing a home and many more reasons make it impossible for a person to care for their beloved pet. When this happens it is heartbreaking but, out of love for the animal the animal is given up. No matter how much they do not want to let go they know it is in the best interest of their pet to find her a place where she will receive the same love, attention and care that she was accustomed to and deserves. This was the case for Sonsi the Sulcata Tortoise and Sparky and Fancy a pair of very loveable goats who now call Majical Miniatures home.

Sonsi

Of course, there are also some reasons, with research, you may be able to avoid.  For instance your home owners insurance may not cover liability of an exotic pet or, you find out that the adorable Kinkajou or Hedgehog in the pet store you couldn't resist is a nocturnal animal who wants to play all night. This is why it is so important to do your research before adopting a pet of any kind. Make sure you find out as much as possible about the animal. You may be wondering what questions you should ask about your future furred, feathered or shelled family member.
Here are a few to get you started:

• What are her eating and sleeping habits
• Is she a pack animal or does she prefer to be alone 
• Will your insurance allow her on your property
• Do you have the time needed to care for and love him
• Do you have the space, cage, supplies needed to care for her 
• Can you afford the food and vet expenses 
• Do you have children and will this pet be suitable for a child 

Asking these basic questions will help you avoid giving up a pet you have grown to love and may save you and your pet heartache later on.