Small Animals as Pets

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Small Animals as Pets
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Questions to ask yourself

• Where should I obtain a pet?
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• How much space do I have for a pet?

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Questions to ask yourself

• What kind of animal does my lifestyle allow?
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• How much will the animal cost?
• - ____ dog - ____ cat - 244 Guinea Pig
• - 188 rabbit - 130 bird - ____ fish

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Questions to ask yourself

• What will the future bring?
• Does everyone in the family want a pet?
• What kind of personality do I have?
• Cats less active then dogs, pets in cages

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Questions to ask yourself

• Is this animal a fad or a status symbol?
• (Shar-Pei, Dalmation)
• What am I going to use the animal for?

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Children and Pets

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• Horses for kids

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Pets and Pet Therapy

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