Five questions to ask before deciding if you’re ready to adopt a shelter dog

If you think your home is ready to adopt a dog or cat, what’s the next step?

Here are five questions to answer:

1. Have you tried fostering a dog or cat first? Municipal kennels usually are eager to have people take in cats and dogs even if it’s not on a permanent basis. Serving as a foster home for a dog or cat can also be a good training run for adopting a pet full time.