| Pets have been kept by people of all ages | | | | young children a dog or a cat is out of the |
| around the world for thousands of years. The | | | | question because they are too young for that |
| most common being dogs, cats, fish and birds | | | | type of responsibility, instead consider a |
| along with other exotic and unusual pets such | | | | fish tank or even a small bird such as a |
| as mice, lizards, snakes, crabs and even | | | | budgie. |
| monkeys. You can expect your pet to be happy | | | | |
| and playful and you can teach them to do | | | | 3) Where do you live? If you live in a small |
| tricks and obey commands. | | | | apartment a cat or a dog is unsuitable, |
| | | | instead consider a bird or fish. The main |
| If you have children it can teach them | | | | point I make is choose so that you can live |
| responsibility in feeding it on a regular | | | | comfortably in the space you live in, |
| basis, making sure it is getting enough | | | | otherwise it can be stressful on you and more |
| exercise, give it a decent place to live in | | | | importantly you're pet. |
| and check that it is happy and healthy. Pets | | | | |
| can also be useful, for example you can train | | | | 4) Will there be someone at home to look |
| dogs to hunt, guard, herd cattle and sheep | | | | after it? For some animals such as dogs |
| and even guide blind people. A good male cat | | | | require a great deal of attention and like |
| can get rid of mice and rats and birds can | | | | people to be around, on the other hand fish |
| fill the air with their pleasant whistles. | | | | only need to be fed a few times a week and |
| | | | can be left alone for a few days and not need |
| Before you decide to purchase a pet you have | | | | to be fed. |
| to realise that along with the fun and | | | | |
| enjoyment also comes a serious | | | | Before you decide or even buy your new pet |
| responsibility. You have to ask yourself if | | | | learn as much as you can about all kinds of |
| you and other family members if they are | | | | pets by reading books, talking to your local |
| prepared to commit themselves to caring for a | | | | veterinarian or pet shop and reading websites |
| pet. If you are unsure what pet is right for | | | | such as this one. Find out if your pet needs |
| you and your family ask yourself these | | | | outdoor exercise and if so how often. If you |
| questions: | | | | have children find out if it is friendly and |
| | | | playful with the presence children or if it |
| 1) Do you have enough money to look after | | | | easily becomes angry and aggressive. Most |
| your pet? Apart from food you must account | | | | importantly find out as much as you can |
| for accessories, kennel costs, veterinarian | | | | before buying. Follow these guidelines and |
| costs including vaccinations, operations, | | | | you will be certain that you and your family |
| antibiotics etc. | | | | will get the most fun and enjoyment in all |
| | | | aspects of your pet's life. |
| 2) Which family member is wants the pet? For | | | | |