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Advice for adopters

Taking your new family pet home may feel rather daunting, but don't worry you're not alone we've plenty of advice and support to offer. Check our pet care advice, organised by species to make it easy to search for what you're looking for.

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Should I get a pet?

Bringing a new animal into your home is an exciting step, but it's also a long-term commitment. Before making a choice, it's important to think carefully about how a pet will fit into your daily routine, environment, and budget.

Explore our guide on deciding if you're ready for a pet, where we look at how different animals fit into your lifestyle. Balancing pet care with work, calculating costs, and understanding space requirements are all important things to consider.

Adopting vs buying benefits

Adopting a pet is a wonderful way to give an animal a second chance at happiness. When you choose a rescue pet, our experts help you find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle. Plus, you will have peace of mind knowing your new pet has already had important health and vet checks.

What pet is right for me?

Answer a few questions and discover which rescue pet may suit you best based on your lifestyle, home and family.
We’ll provide you with a recommendation on the pets who might be right for you along with advice and any changes that could make you a better match.

Try the pet compatibility tool

Understanding the cost of owning a pet

Owning a pet involves ongoing costs such as food, grooming, insurance and veterinary care. Our pet cost calculator can help you understand what to budget for before adopting a pet.

What pet is right for me?