Here are some
of the many pets that people own. The descriptions include how much care
they need, and what special qualities they each have. Read on!
Dogs-
Dogs are America's favorite pet, and no wonder! Dogs are loving,
playful, and obedient. People love to train dogs, since they can be trained
to do anything, from fetching your morning newspaper, to climbing up a
ladder! Although dogs are great pets, they're not the pet for you if you
lead a very busy lifestyle. Dogs need to be walked at least twice a day,
and they need to be fed and played with. If you don't have time for that
and still get a dog, be sure that you're ready to clean up lots of puddles
and that you're ready to buy a new couch after you come home to a shredded
one. Don't get me wrong, dogs are great pets, but be sure you have the
time for them.
Cats-
Most people think that cats are stuck up, and all that they do
is hiss. But that's a stereotype. Cats are actually sweet, careful, sensitive
creatures. They love to be petted, and will reward you with a purr. The
cat's personality really depends on how you bring them up. If you play
with them a lot, they will be very playful cats. If you neglect them,
they will either be terrified of you, or will scratch and hiss. Cats need
to be taken care of, just like dogs, but they don't need to be walked.
If you want a dog but don't have enough time for one, try adopting two
cats. They're not as much work in pairs, and are very playful with each
other, and you.Cats can even be trained to play catch! All in all, cats
are gaining popularity for their sweet and sensitive nature.
Birds- Birds are pretty expensive pets. Besides the adoption
fee, they need moderately large cages. Some need as big of a cage as you
can buy. Birds also need to go to the vet regularly, and need food, and
water, like all pets, daily. Some birds live to fifty years or more, so
if you feel that you won't get tired of taking care of your bird for half
of your lifetime or longer, then go ahead! Get a bird!
Hamsters-
Hamsters are sweet, cuddly, and curious animals. They need their cage
cleaned every week, and need to have fresh fruit and vegetables,
along with dry food, every day. This is the pet for you if you don't
have time for a cat, and you are physically fit enough to buy fresh
fruits and veggies and bedding for your hamster.
Frogs-
Frogs need very different levels of care, depending on the type. Water
frogs barely need anything except for a sprinkle of food every day. Land
frogs need a little more care. Their cages need to be cleaned more often,
but it truly depends on the species. Frogs are the animal for you if you
have limited time, but still want a pet.
Fish-
Need a pet that needs almost no care at all, but are great fun to watch?
Try a fish or two! Most fish will be fine living in a tank with other
fish. Some people keep forty fish in a tank! Of course, your tank
may need to be bigger, then. The 'rule' is one gallon of water for
every inch of fish. Every day, you give your fish a few flakes of
fish food, and you're done! Be careful though. Only give the fish
as much food as the pet store says to. Some fish, like goldfish,
for instance, will eat and eat until they literally explode. Fish
need to have their tanks cleaned every once in a while. A fish or
two is the perfect pet for you if you need a very low
maintenance pet.
Dogs-
Dogs are America's favorite pet, and no wonder! Dogs are loving,
playful, and obedient. People love to train dogs, since they can be trained
to do anything, from fetching your morning newspaper, to climbing up a
ladder! Although dogs are great pets, they're not the pet for you if you
lead a very busy lifestyle. Dogs need to be walked at least twice a day,
and they need to be fed and played with. If you don't have time for that
and still get a dog, be sure that you're ready to clean up lots of puddles
and that you're ready to buy a new couch after you come home to a shredded
one. Don't get me wrong, dogs are great pets, but be sure you have the
time for them.
Cats-
Most people think that cats are stuck up, and all that they do
is hiss. But that's a stereotype. Cats are actually sweet, careful, sensitive
creatures. They love to be petted, and will reward you with a purr. The
cat's personality really depends on how you bring them up. If you play
with them a lot, they will be very playful cats. If you neglect them,
they will either be terrified of you, or will scratch and hiss. Cats need
to be taken care of, just like dogs, but they don't need to be walked.
If you want a dog but don't have enough time for one, try adopting two
cats. They're not as much work in pairs, and are very playful with each
other, and you.Cats can even be trained to play catch! All in all, cats
are gaining popularity for their sweet and sensitive nature.
Birds- Birds are pretty expensive pets. Besides the adoption
fee, they need moderately large cages. Some need as big of a cage as you
can buy. Birds also need to go to the vet regularly, and need food, and
water, like all pets, daily. Some birds live to fifty years or more, so
if you feel that you won't get tired of taking care of your bird for half
of your lifetime or longer, then go ahead! Get a bird!
Hamsters-
Hamsters are sweet, cuddly, and curious animals. They need their cage
cleaned every week, and need to have fresh fruit and vegetables,
along with dry food, every day. This is the pet for you if you don't
have time for a cat, and you are physically fit enough to buy fresh
fruits and veggies and bedding for your hamster.
Frogs-
Frogs need very different levels of care, depending on the type. Water
frogs barely need anything except for a sprinkle of food every day. Land
frogs need a little more care. Their cages need to be cleaned more often,
but it truly depends on the species. Frogs are the animal for you if you
have limited time, but still want a pet.
Fish-
Need a pet that needs almost no care at all, but are great fun to watch?
Try a fish or two! Most fish will be fine living in a tank with other
fish. Some people keep forty fish in a tank! Of course, your tank
may need to be bigger, then. The 'rule' is one gallon of water for
every inch of fish. Every day, you give your fish a few flakes of
fish food, and you're done! Be careful though. Only give the fish
as much food as the pet store says to. Some fish, like goldfish,
for instance, will eat and eat until they literally explode. Fish
need to have their tanks cleaned every once in a while. A fish or
two is the perfect pet for you if you need a very low
maintenance pet.