Which pet fits your life?

Nine quick questions about your home and routine. We will suggest the kinds of animals most likely to fit, then show you real ones waiting at shelters and rescues near you. Your answers stay in your browser.

1. Where do you live? Apartment or condo House, no fenced yard House with a yard Farm or acreage

2. On a typical day, how much is someone home? Under 4 hours 4 to 8 hours Most of the day

3. What kind of companion do you want? Hands-on and cuddly Some handling and play Mostly to watch and care for

4. How active are you? Daily walks, runs or hikes Some activity Mostly relaxed at home

5. Does anyone at home have pet allergies? Yes or not sure No

6. Are there children under 6 at home? Yes No

7. How long a commitment are you ready for? A few years Up to 15 years 20 years or more is fine

8. How do you feel about noise? Quiet, please Some noise is fine

9. Have you had pets before? This would be my first Yes

Optional: narrow down the animals

Skip this if you like. Shelters fill these in for only some of their animals, so each choice hides every pet whose shelter did not say. Leave a box unticked for "no preference".

Only show pets listed as

Good with kids Good with dogs Good with cats House-trained

Energy level

No preference Low Moderate High

Where should we look?State