Choosing the right pet for your household can be a daunting task. We recommend that you take time to research a new pet by reading and talking to professionals such as us! We are happy to answer enquiries about planning for a pet.

Remember that responsible pet ownership takes time, commitment, costs money and is for the life of the pet – not just the first few months of ownership.

You will need to consider the following factors when deciding on a pet:

• Lifestyle and other commitments, how much you travel, how much time you spend away from home.
• Ages of family members.
• Housing.
• Financial considerations such as the cost of purchase, vaccination and parasite prevention, desexing, feeding, microchipping, registration and veterinary care.
• Pet Insurance is an affordable and recommended option for many pet owners now.

We recommend PetNet Selectapet for information about acquiring a pet and responsible pet ownership.

Local resources can be accessed via the City of Greater Geelong website.

Pick A Pet can be useful if you are choosing a breed of dog or cat.