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Do you have a pet or want one?
Pets are our companions and our best friends and they are part of our family and live in our homes with us. They count on you for food and water and shelter and lots of love.
If you think you want to get a new pet think about some of the things you will need to do before you decide.
By the way: Pet stores are for buying pet food and pet toys and pet beds, it is NOT a place to buy puppies and kittens, never, ever, buy a new puppy or kitten from a pet store. If you want to buy a new puppy you need to find one at a place where you can see where the puppy sleeps with his mom at night and see if his mom is really sweet, then you will find a sweet puppy too!
Pets need a lot of exercise, be ready to walk and run with your dog, even when you are not really in the mood or if you are busy, they will still want to play. They always need clean water to drink and food to eat and a comfortable place to rest inside your home. Grooming and brushing are important too, if you want them to look and feel good.
If you want to find some great books to read about pets and animals click to see the library at the ASPCA Humane Education Childrens Bibliography Section.
Have you considered the cost of caring for a pet? Click here…