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