You have decided that you want to get a pet. How do you translate that into one that will be a match for you, your family or even your surroundings? The Nebraska Humane Society shares some common sense guidelines for helping to determine what will work best for your situation and lifestyle.

Dogs are an obvious choice for many and puppies are often high on the list. Based on some simple questions the Nebraska Humane Society can help you determine if you have the time required to provide for the needs of an adult dog or the willingness to take the time to train and socialize a puppy.
For apartment dwellers and busy families often a cat is a better choice. Cats though independent can be very loving, usually less vocal than a dog and don't require a yard for exercise and make great companions.
Don't forget about pocket pets like rats, mice, hamsters, rabbits or guinea pigs. They do require daily care but can also be appropriate depending on the family situation. The library or the internet is a great resource for deciding which pocket pet might your best choice.

So if you have made the decision to adopt a pet The Nebraska Humane Society or your local shelter is a good place to start and they offer matchmaking programs to make the process easier.

Also check out the many other services that The Nebraska Humane Society offers such as an on-site pet supply store to help you fit collars and leashes and discounts on training classes for all dogs and cats adopted from their shelter. Their goal is to help you keep your pet so they don't come back through the doors of a shelter.