It’s important to emphasise that owning any pet is a huge commitment. Whilst money might change hands when you buy a pet, you’re buying a living thing not a commodity. So, you need to ensure you’re buying a well treated animal, and that any necessary paperwork (for example relating to the breed) is in place.
With the above in mind, you might think that it’s a very bad idea buying a pet online. Whilst this is not necessarily true, there are certainly some things you need to be aware of.
Firstly, a picture does not tell the whole story. When you go into a real pet store or visit a breeder you get to see the conditions in which the animals are being kept and more importantly you can assess the temperament of the animal you might buy. You might also get to see the animal’s parents, which will be a good indicator as to the development of the animal.
Online often this information is not available, and purchasing a pet online can feel like a leap of faith. Wherever possible you should meet an animal before you commit to buy. Many online breeders might not have good customer support, or might even raise animals in poor conditions so you should do all you can to research the breeder as well as the animal.
More seriously, because the internet is so convenient it can trivialise the purchase of animals. This is never a good thing, and buying any animal requires a lot of thought. Look for Hills Pets online for Hills Pets food and advice.
