Taking good care of a pet is a wonderful experience for all -- and it makes the ultimate learning experience for children. Its so important for kids to understand things like responsibility and respect for all living creatures, both of which can be learned via pet ownership. As a precautionary reminder, when you decide to let your child adopt a cat or dog, make sure that they are old enough to take responsible ownership. They need to realize that a living creature is not something you can just play with and put up for the rest of the day. Archive for the ‘Pet Adoption’ Category
What Children Can Learn From Pets
August 6th, 2010 — by Anna P.Taking good care of a pet is a wonderful experience for all -- and it makes the ultimate learning experience for children. Its so important for kids to understand things like responsibility and respect for all living creatures, both of which can be learned via pet ownership. As a precautionary reminder, when you decide to let your child adopt a cat or dog, make sure that they are old enough to take responsible ownership. They need to realize that a living creature is not something you can just play with and put up for the rest of the day. Ready for Rats
May 11th, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
As we noted last time, rats can make good pets. If you're thinking of getting a couple (just one is not a good idea), there are a few things you should know.Try for adoption first. You'll be giving the rat a good home, doing the former owner a favor, and making sure you get an animal that's been cared for and accustomed to humans. Look for a rodent rescue group, like littlemischiefrescue.org. ("Mischief" is the word for a group of rats. The less colorful alternative is "pack".) Yes, there are rescue groups for just about any kind of animal
Adding a Second Cat to the Family
March 25th, 2010 — by Bea
My family owns a hefty 14 year old cat who weighs about the same value in pounds. She used to be a bundle of energy and never would sit down on your lap for more than 30 seconds, but over the years she has mellowed out. However, whenever a new animal becomes introduced to the house, my cat will hiss, slap, scratch, and more. We all know as well as she does that she is the boss and always will be. We would not dare introduce a new creature into "her" house because we do not think that would Abandoned “Exotics”
March 23rd, 2010 — by Jane Wangersky
Exotic pets being abandoned in the wild – how often does that happen? Who would do a thing like that?When you realize that most fish sold in pet stores are considered “exotics” – it just means they’re not native to the country – you can see it’s really not an unusual event.
At least 185 exotic fish species have been found in U.S. waters, says the U.S. Geological Survey, and over half of those species got there through “release or escape of aquarium fishes”. Lots of people, apparently, have been slipping their unwanted pet fish into the
Adopting a Mutt
September 14th, 2009 — by Greg Cote
So, you've considered the benefits of owning a pet and have decided a dog would be a nice addition to your home. You would like to adopt a dog from a humane society or animal shelter but aren't quite sure what to expect. You can learn a little bit about the adoption process in this quick video.
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