Sometimes, families who adopt pets from a shelter do so without giving it considerable thought, and wind up returning the pet to the shelter. When children are involved, this can be hurtful to them, and to the animal as well. […]
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Also keep in mind that a reputable shelter should not just give a pet away to just anyone. They should have rules and regulations, and enforce them. You may remember the instance in which a famous talk show host had […]
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Here are tips for adopting a pet from a shelter and questions which should be asked: * Does the shelter have a good reputation? * Is the shelter clean and do the animals look as if they have been properly […]
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If you have decided to adopt a pet, don’t pick your puppy on the basis of looks and seeming personality alone. Let’s face it, it’s difficult to look into the eyes of any puppy or kitten, or a sad pet […]
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5 Kid Friendly Pets For You Home 6 No matter what type of pet you choose for your kids, the first order of business is to discuss responsibility and care of the pet. Too often, some kids get too rough […]
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5 Kid Friendly Pets For You Home 5 Parakeets/Parrots There is a wide variety of parakeet and parrot species which may be suitable for kids. Parrots can provide hours of enjoyment. Most of them are highly intelligent and can be […]
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5 Kid Friendly Pets For You Home, Part 4 Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Gerbils These members of the rodent family are inexpensive to purchase, and quite cute, but the incidentals such as cages, food, and toys may be a bit costly. […]
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