You really can get free pets if you know where to look. But make sure you're prepared before bringing a pet into your home.
You
can find free pets being offered everyday in just about any newspaper
and online at websites such as Craig's List. Of course, dogs and cats
are the most common animals being offered, but you'll see other types of
pets too. In my local paper I've seen dogs, cats, ferrets, goats,
rabbits, snakes, parakeets, tropical and marine fish, hamsters, and even
horses offered for free to a good home.
Why would anyone give
their pet away? There are tons of reasons. They may be moving out of
town and can't take it with them. The pet may have grown too large for
them to take care of. They may have a new baby or a new job that takes
all of their time. Or they may simply be tired of taking care of a pet.
You'll sometimes see relatively valuable animals offered for free to a good home -- pure bred dogs and cats, pythons, ferrets, horses, etc. The owners may have tried to sell the animal, but found no takers. And if they're really desperate, they may have to give the animal away for free or turn it in to an animal shelter.
Before bringing a free pet, or any type of pet home, make sure you're prepared. All animals require a certain amount of time (some more than others) and certain basic supplies.
