Better Pet Adoption: Part 1

Show Notes2:46 — Darren shares that he and his wife recently adopted a new puppy, Ellie and he discusses his motivation for focusing on this topic.4:10 — The benefits of pet adoption including companionship, stress reduction, and better mental health.7:01 — March shares his past experience adopting a large dog in his small apartment.13:04 — March reflects on the differences between pet ownership in Ireland and the US.13:50 — Ian reveals that he and his family are long-time cat people.15:27 — We take a moment to enjoy a view of Ian’s dream of owning a baby giraffe. 😄19:21 — Darren shares a story from his youth about owning an evil poodle.21:32 — The importance of preparation and a little bit of research when choosing to get a new pet and the difficulty of finding a new home for a pet that doesn’t fit your lifestyle.23:30 — Deciding what you want out of a pet — exercise companion, cuddle companion, etc.24:49 — Selecting your pet species and the breed.26:30 — Questions to ask yourself when choosing a pet and a breed of dog or cat.27:01 — Online resources to help you learn about different dogs and cats.28:55 — The right flavor of giraffe for your home and lifestyle.Mentions📰 Article: Research on pets and mental health📰 Article: Best pets for mental health📰 Article: Why Some People Think of Pets Like Children and Others Don’t📖 Doc: Google Doc from Seattle Humane Society with a collection of Learning Resources📺 Videos: PAWS Academy (videos to learn about animals)📰 Website: Petcube blog