People think households with children shouldn’t adopt

Many people assume that pets who come from the animal shelter are unpredictable in their behavior. So, understandably, they feel wary of bringing an unpredictable animal into a household with small children.

But you don’t have to feel suspicious. Shelter staff assesses the behavior of each animal and discloses any behavioral issues or suspected problems to potential pet owners.

It wouldn’t do a shelter any good to lie about an animal’s personality or temperament. If you want a dog or a cat who will get along well with your children, just ask. The shelter staff can probably point you in the right direction.