| Pets have been kept by people of all ages | | | | and enjoyment also comes a serious |
| around the world for thousands of years. The | | | | responsibility. You have to ask yourself if |
| most common being dogs, cats, fish and birds | | | | you and other family members if they are |
| along with other exotic and unusual pets such | | | | prepared to commit themselves to caring for a |
| as mice, lizards, snakes, crabs and even | | | | pet. If you are unsure what pet is right for |
| monkeys. You can expect your pet to be happy | | | | you and your family ask yourself these |
| and playful and you can teach them to do | | | | questions:1) Do you have enough money to look |
| tricks and obey commands.If you have children | | | | after your pet? Apart from food you must |
| it can teach them responsibility in feeding | | | | account for accessories, kennel costs, |
| it on a regular basis, making sure it is | | | | veterinarian costs including vaccinations, |
| getting enough exercise, give it a decent | | | | operations, antibiotics etc.2) Which family |
| place to live in and check that it is happy | | | | member is wants the pet? For young children a |
| and healthy. Pets can also be useful eg. You | | | | dog or a cat is out of the question because |
| can train dogs to hunt, guard, herd cattle | | | | they are too young for that type of |
| and sheep and even guide blind people. A good | | | | responsibility, instead consider a fish tank |
| male cat can get rid of mice and rats and | | | | or even a small bird such as a budgie.3) |
| birds can fill the air with their pleasant | | | | Where do you live? If you live in a small |
| whistles.Before you decide to purchase a pet | | | | apartment a cat or a dog is unsuitable, |
| you have to realise that along with the fun | | | | instead consider a bird or fish. |