Posted by admin | Posted in Home & Family | Posted on 07-03-2011
Choosing to get your son or daughter their first pet is a great way to teach him or her importance of responsibility as well as an opportunity to teach compassion and respect for other creatures. The pet you choose should depend on a number of factors. Everything from the age of your child to the size of your home should be reflected in your well thought out final decision. Each potential pet requires you and your child to dedicate time and work, so make sure that you are ready and able.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 04-03-2011
Do you know that in the United States pets outnumber people? Recent statistics show that there are about 380 million pets opposed to 290 million people? 62 % of the households own a pet, and 46% of all households own more than one pet. The first three categories are cats (78 million), dogs (65 million), and birds (18 million).
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 27-02-2011
If you’re considering adding a family pet to your household, do consider the age and personality of your child and how much work your kid would reasonably do to care for an animal. Most pets require some kind of adult oversight, and you should not just assume your child is doing the right thing and properly taking care of it.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 23-02-2011
Most kids want a pet of their own. This may be beneficial for the child’s development and sense of responsibility but it is the parents that usually end up caring for the pet. Because of this, some parents may opt not to have any pets at all especially those who want to maintain the cleanliness of their house.
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Posted by admin | Posted in Pets & Animals | Posted on 22-02-2011
Having a pet can be one of the greatest joys of life; after all, who wouldn’t want something that offers unconditional love, companionship and often an unbiased shoulder to cry on? Before you run out and purchase your new companion though, there are a few things you should take into account.
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