When this effort fails, both animals find themselves without a home. When a new pet is introduced into a household, a period of stress and adjustment is inevitable for both humans and animals but there are ways to help make the transition a little easier on everyone. What kind, sex, and size of new animal you choose to bring home makes a difference, and how you stage the initial introduction is also important. Your own behavior for the first few weeks will influence how the resident regards the interloper, whether as friend or foe. For this reason, if you're considering adding another pet to the family, it's important before you bring home Number Two, Three, or Four to assess the situation, and decide if you're ready to cope with the problems that might arise.
People acquire more pets for many reasons.
They love them and like having them around. They want to do the best thing for a pet they already have and get another one to keep the first one company while away at work all day. An abandoned animal at a shelter wins their hearts and they know they can't say no to him. And there are advantages to having more than one pet. Dogs love company, and having a companion can cut down on destructive or annoying behavior.