Commitment
One thing you need to ask yourself before getting a pet is if you are ready to give the kind of engagement that comes with having a pet. Are you ready to walk your dog two to three times a day? The same goes for taking out your cat. If your answer is in the negative then what you need to do is to consider not getting a pet or getting one that does not require much involvement like a goldfish.
Will The Pet You Plan On Getting Adapt To Your 
Lifestyle?
Most if not all of the time when people want to get a pet, they arrive at the decision to get it based on how beautiful or how cute it is and most forget to consider if they have the ability to provide for these pets or their temperament. Do they match your personality? Most pets are usually dropped at shelters when the owners eventually realize how needy they are or how intolerant they are. Lifestyle is something that should have been considered before getting the pet.
Do You Have Time To Care For A Pet?
Much of what it means to care for a pet comes with a considerable amount of time involved. Do you have the time to clean or play with your pet? Do you have the time to feed it or groom it? You should get a pet if you do have this time but avoid getting one if you do not have the time required.
Can You Afford A pet?
A pet is quite an expensive addition to your household. Some of the costs involved include food, regular health checks, and vaccination. You also need to get microchips for dogs. If and when a pet gets injured in an accident, you need to know that you can cover the costs for treatment and such. The cost of having a pet also largely depends on the breed.
Consider If Your Residence Is Suitable For Accommodating A Pet
Take into consideration if your place is suitable to house a pet. If it is a dog and is to be housed outside, do you have a yard for it? If not and it has to stay inside you need to know where it will go to the toilet and if you live alone, you need to understand that you should be home to let it out once in a while.