One of life’s happiest moments is when you decide to bring a new pet into your home. It is a wonderful thing but a pet is a living creature and the right amount of planning needs to go into it. Our St Neots storage will help you get ready. 

Within this article we are going to talk you through the important things you should do before you bring your new pet home and how our St Neots storage will help. 

The Joys Of A New Pet 

Getting a new pet is always such an exciting time but it is also something that needs a lot of thought and planning. Getting a pet is a big responsibility and you need to know that you will be able to care for your new pet for a long time. 

The RSPCA has reported a 25% increase in the amount of pets that are being abandoned since the pandemic. The cost of living crisis is believed to have played a part in this, along with people not being able to find the time to properly care for their pets, in particular dogs who need lots of walks and attention. 

If you have really thought about and know you have the means and time to truly care for a new pet, then it is time to get your new home ready for their arrival. Within the next section, we will discuss how you can do this and St Neots storage will help. 

Check For Any Dangerous Areas In Your Home

Before you bring your new pet home you will want to make sure that there are no dangerous areas in your home. Any products or items that could be dangerous for your pet to be near or to chew or eat will need to be put in a safe place. If you don’t have a good amount of storage in your home, St Neots storage will be a great solution. 

You will want to make sure cleaning products are out safely and that any small items that could be easily chewed and swallowed are not easy for a pet to access. 

You will also want to think about the types of houseplants you have. Some are toxic to animals so will need to be put out of reach. 

Secure Electrical Wire 

Along with making sure any dangerous (or easily eaten) items are out of your pets reach, you will also need to secure electrical wires. You can easily bundle them up and put them under furniture. 

Do not leave wires trailing about as a pet could easily chew through them and be electrocuted. You should also be very careful to not leave phone chargers plugged in and dangly from the plug socket. 

Be Prepared 

Before you get your new pet, you will also want to make sure that you have everything you need for your new pet, both indoors and outdoors. 

You will want to make sure to have things like food, bowls, a bed, a scratching post (for cats), a lead and a collar and identification tag. This is particularly important for dogs who will be going outside on walks regularly but you will also want to consider them for a cat if they are going to go outside. 

You should also make sure to have a pet carrier or crate so you are always ready to travel with your pet whenever you need to. 

Make Room For Your New Pet 

You will also need to make room for your new pet. Although a pet won’t take up as much room as a child, you will need to make sure that it has plenty of space for its beds, its food bowls and for its toys. 

A pet is a part of the family and it should be happy within your home. If you need to make room in your home, our St Neots storage is the perfect solution. We have a variety of storage units available, ranging from 15 square feet to 450+ square feet so we will easily find a unit that suits your needs. All our units come with flexible rental contracts and are equipped with high-quality security. Your belongings will be safe with us. 

Introduce New Pets To Old Pets Slowly

Finally, if you already have pets, you will want to introduce your new pet slowly. To begin with, try and keep them separated from each other and then bring them together in small intervals. If you have cats this can easily be done by keeping the new cat in a different room and after a few days adding a screen to the door. 

It is really important that everyone is kept happy and calm so go about the introductions as slowly as feels right. 

Get Ready For A New Pet With St Neots Storage

Getting a new pet is amazing but you need to make sure that you have given it a lot of thought. Once you have really thought about it, you next need to make sure that your house is ready for your new pet. Our St Neots storage will help you with this. 

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