Step 1: Learn about different pets
Learn about different animals; if you are considering an exotic or barnyard pet, check local ordinances to see what’s allowed in your community.
第一步：了解不同的寵物
了解不同的寵物；如果你想養(yǎng)些奇異的寵物或是那些生活在院子中的寵物。要核查當(dāng)?shù)氐臈l例來了解你所在的社區(qū)是否允許養(yǎng)那種寵物。

Tip:Your local animal shelter is a great resource for information on pets and local laws.
小貼士：當(dāng)?shù)氐膭游锸杖菟遣檎覍櫸镄畔⒑彤?dāng)?shù)貤l例的號。

Step 2: Consider your living quarters
Consider how much space you have. If you have a small place, consider a small pet; if you can provide room to roam, try a cat, dog, rabbit, or bird; if you have lots of outdoor space, you could handle a large dog or a horse.
第二步：考慮你的住所面積
考慮你擁有的住所面積。如果空間較小，就養(yǎng)體型小的寵物；如果能有讓寵物溜達(dá)的空間，可養(yǎng)貓，狗，兔子或是鳥；如果你有很多室外空間，可以養(yǎng)條大狗或馬。

Step 3: Consider your family situation
Consider your family situation, including how many people and pets are already at home. If you have kids, stick with domesticated pets like cats, dogs, fish, or parakeets. If you already have other pets, think about whether they would get along with a new animal.
第三步：考慮家庭環(huán)境
考慮家庭環(huán)境，保護(hù)家里有幾口人和已養(yǎng)的寵物。如果你有小孩，要養(yǎng)些溫順，馴化過的寵物，比如貓，狗，魚或是鸚鵡。如果你已經(jīng)養(yǎng)了其他的寵物，靠考慮新的寵物能否和它們和睦相處。

Step 4: Consider how much time and energy you have
Consider how much time and energy you have to devote to your pet. The larger the pet, the more of your time and attention it needs to stay clean, healthy, and happy.
第四步：考慮你的時間和精力
考慮你能用于寵物的時間和精力。養(yǎng)的寵物越大，越需要更多的時間和精力來保持它們干凈，健康和幸福。

Step 5: Consider your budget
Consider your budget. You’ll need to spend money on food, veterinary care, grooming, and toys. Horses require year-round stabling; exotic animals often need specialized habitats, food, and health care.
第五步：考慮預(yù)算
考慮預(yù)算。你需要花錢買食物，看獸醫(yī)，訓(xùn)練寵物，給寵物買玩具。馬全年都要有馬廄；奇異的寵物經(jīng)常需要特殊的住所，食物和健康護(hù)理。

Step 6: Take your time deciding
Take time making your decision. Discovering which animal best suits your lifestyle will ensure a lifetime of companionship for you and your new friend.
第六步：三思而后行
要花些時間來做決定。發(fā)現(xiàn)那種寵物最適合你的生活方式，那將確保寵物能終生陪伴你。