MYTH: Shelter pets come with “issues.”
REALITY: Most shelter pets are surrendered because of a change in their previous owner’s living situation, not any behavioral problems. What seems at first like chronic barking or potty-problems could be caused by the stress of a noisy shelter environment and often resolves in a forever home.
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MYTH: Having a pet is a lot of work.
REALITY: Becoming a pet parent is a serious responsibility, but it doesn’t have to mean a lot of extra work. Don’t feel guilty about hiring someone to pitch in. Or, better yet, look to your kids to fulfill some of the household’s new chores. Jobs like walking the dog, filling up the cat’s water bowl or cleaning up after pet messes with a lightweight multi-floor cleaner like the BISSELL® CrossWave® Pet Pro are the perfect way to teach them accountability.
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MYTH: A house with a shelter pet smells like a pet shelter.
REALITY: There’s no reason your home should smell like your pet. The combo of a good air filter and cleaning with HEPA filter-equipped vac will neutralize even the stinkiest space. And an enzymatic cleaner like InstaClean will eradicate the odor (and stains) left behind by accidents… in seconds.
GIVE PETS A HOME. AND KEEP YOUR HOME SMELLING LIKE A HOME.
MYTH: You’ll never wear black again.
REALITY: Most pets shed and the transition to a new home can cause an animal to shed even more, but that doesn’t have to ruin your look. Brushing a pet regularly helps keep things manageable and gets you that extra dose of TLC fur babies are known for. Choose a vacuum that comes with specialized upholstery tools, like the BISSELL® Pet Hair Eraser® to keep your home hair-free and stylish too.
YOU’LL LOVE YOUR NEW FURRY FRIEND. BUT YOU DON’T NEED TO HAVE HAIR ALL OVER YOU. LEARN HOW TO KEEP PET HAIR OFF.
MYTH: You can’t teach an old shelter dog new tricks.
REALITY: Every pet will need some training when it joins a new home, but senior animals make especially great pets because they may already be house-trained and tend to have calmer dispositions. And since dogs and cats of every age continue learning, a senior pet could be ready to start working with you on that playful new trick right away.
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