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Are You the Pet for Me?: Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family
Are You the Pet for Me Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family Author:Mary Jane Checci Parents often buy pets when their child asks (or begs) for one, only to discover--too late--that they have made a huge mistake. The dog eats shoes, the cat sheds, the fish tank smells--and Mom or Dad ends up doing most of the chores. Even the most well-intentioned child may not be ready for the responsibility of caring for a pet--and even the ... more »most adorable pet may not be the right fit for your family. How can parents give their children the joy and companionship of a pet without courting disaster? Now, in clear, compassionate language, author Mary Jane Checchi helps parents choose the right pet for their families. Some of the many issues she discusses are:
-MONEY: will the initial cost and continuing maintenance of the pet put you in the dog house?
-TIME: how long will it take to feed, walk, or groom the pet, or clean its living space?
-PERSONALITY: would your child do best with a pet that's noisy or quiet; calm or excitable; independent or trainable?
-PET PEEVES: can your family and home withstand a pet that shed, barks, smells, chirps, or climbs the curtains? Covering all the bases of pet ownership, and examining the pros and cons of the many kinds of pets available, this informative book helps parents and kids decide... Are You the Pet For Me?« less