India, April 10 -- Are you seeking companionship in the form of a four-legged canine companion? It is an unconditional joy to bring home a pet. Their goofy antics and wagging tails sure make our day. But at the same time, you have to understand this is an immense responsibility. A pet is a lifelong commitment and you need to be mindful before thinking of getting a pet.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Deepak Saraswat, Head Vet, Zigly shared a detailed guideline on how one should approach pet adoption.

He said, "India has one of the highest rates of pet abandonment globally, with 50% of pet owners admitting to relinquishing their pets at some point. According to the 2024 State Pet Homelessness Project report, released by Mars Pet Ca...