| Most children are delighted by the thought of owning | | | | today. You may not have to clean up after them as |
| a pet. Before you decide to bring a pet into your | | | | much as hamsters and guinea pigs, but they must be |
| home, however, you should think carefully about | | | | fed multiple times a day, and grooming and bathing |
| your child's responsibility level and choose a pet that's | | | | are important as well. |
| suitable for your situation. | | | | If you're planning on owning a dog as a pet, be sure |
| If you're looking for a good first pet for a young | | | | you're ready to help your child house train the dog. |
| child, hermit crabs are a good option. They don't | | | | He or she will definitely need your help walking the |
| require extensive care and it can be fun to watch | | | | dog and getting him housebroken. |
| them migrate to larger shells as they grow older. | | | | Of course, there are so many other kinds of pets |
| Your child will still be excited by the idea of owning | | | | you can choose from. If you need a low-maintenance |
| his or her very own pet. | | | | pet, you might want to consider a reptile. |
| Hamsters and guinea pigs are another popular choice | | | | Children also love fish, and they're fairly easy to take |
| for young children. These animals do need more care, | | | | care of. However, they have a high mortality rate, |
| so your child will have to take on more responsibility. | | | | which doesn't sit well with children. |
| It's necessary to keep them fed, give them water, | | | | Bringing a pet into your home is a great way to |
| and clean their cages regularly. | | | | make a wonderful addition to your family, and teach |
| Guinea pigs and hamsters can create a mess, and | | | | your child responsibility at the same time. However, |
| they're also nocturnal animals. This means that they'll | | | | it's important to consider your options and choose |
| mostly be awake while you're sleeping, and they may | | | | the pet that best fits your lifestyle and the level of |
| create noise when they run in their wheels at night. | | | | responsibility that your child will be able to assume. |
| Dogs and cats are easily the most popular pets | | | | |