Always put a lot of importance into how much space you can
give an animal. Though you may love
german shepherds, keeping one in a tiny apartment is a bad idea, if not a
rather cruel situation for the animal. Dogs will almost always require a good
amount of space, unless you plan on getting a small, fashionable dog such as Chihuahua.
Cats are ideal for just about any environment. Fish also are good for most
environments, but make for boring family pets.
These are just some of the basic pets, but heed the advice of a pet
store clerk or SPCA official, don’t try to make it work. Animals have specific needs and adhering to
them is essential to preserving the animal’s well-being.
Expectations of the
Pet
Most children will want a very social pet, such as a dog or
cat. These animals can be petted and
played with. While these pets are
generally more upkeep, they are worth getting in order to fulfill the family’s
needs. Oftentimes making a compromise of
sorts, by getting for example a hamster, is not a good idea. Hamsters are fun for just one child who will
enjoy having to take care of its entire home.
But getting a small, caged pet for multiple children that strongly
desire a playmate is a bad idea. The pet
may likely end up initially fought over, but eventually forgotten. There are more individual type pets, such
as birds, rabbits, mice, turtles, hamsters, etc., and then there are more
family type pets such as dogs and cats. Assess
the overall climate of desire within your home, if it’s just one child begging
for a puppy or the entire family that wants to take in cats.