The following questions as to whether or not your family is ready for a pet can be applied to a puppy or kitten. 

·          Can we afford to buy a pet? 

·          Can we afford to raise a pet? 

·          Will the children, as much as they want one, be able to live well with a  

pet? 

·          Do we have enough space?  

·          Who will take care of the pet? 

·          Who will train the pet? 

·          Where will we find a vet? 

·          How will we afford the vet’s bills? 

·          Should we take out pet insurance. 

·          The children need so much our attention-do we have the time to address  

the many needs of the pet? 

·          Should we get a dog, cat, or other pet? 

·          What are the pros and cons of each pet? 

·          Do we want a specific breed of dog or cat? 

·          Which breeds are best with children? 

·          What health issues would each of the breeds have? 

·          What do we do with the pet when we are at work and school. 

·          What would we do with the pet when we went on vacation? 

·          Who would be able to look after the pet if it were ill? 

·          What happens to the pet when it gets elderly? 

These are questions parents have to ask themselves and the family members, and answer honestly.