Pre-adoption self-check

Which pet
suits you?

Not sure if you’re ready for a pet, or which one to get? Answer 11 questions about your time, space, budget and lifestyle, and we’ll help you see which animal fits your life right now.

  • 11 questions
  • About 3 minutes
  • 10 possible pets

Answer for the life you live now, not the one you dream of. Your result will fit you best.

Your answer could be any of these

Dog
Cat
Bird
Rabbit
Squirrel
Small rodent
Fish
Turtle
Snake
Lizard
It may not be
the one you expect

What we look at

Four key factors that decide whether a pet will do well long term. They count double.

Time ×2

How much time you can give each day to play, feed and care

Space ×2

House, condo or small room: a pet needs enough room to live a healthy life

Budget ×2

Price, food, equipment and vet bills, for their whole life

Lifespan ×2

Some live 2 years, others 20 or more. How long are you ready for?

Plus 7 lifestyle factors:AllergiesFoodNoiseContactCleaningSleepTidiness