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 Where To Shop For Pets for Christmas If you have decided to get a pet for your children, consider adopting a dog or a cat from the local animal shelter.  When you rescue an animal from the pound, you will find a loyal and devoted companion for life.  It is almost as if the animalContinue reading “Where To Shop For Pets for Christmas”

Rabbits as a Christmas Gift for Children Rabbits have always been popular pets.  Each Easter, children are given rabbits by well-meaning parents thinking that the rabbit will not live a long time.  Despite their relatively short gestation period, rabbits live, on average, about ten years.  They are not a pet to be taken lightly, andContinue reading “Rabbits as a Christmas Gift for Children”

Birds as Pets for Children Birds are usually easy to care for and can make charming pets for people but are not much fun for children.  Birds can chirp and create a musical sound.  While some people allow their birds to fly all over the house, this is not usually advisable as there is noContinue reading “Birds as Pets for Children”

Reptiles as Pets for Children for Christmas Some children like reptiles for pets. And small turtles used to be a trendy pet to give to a child many years ago.  Reptiles and amphibians make good pets for children who enjoy these exotic creatures but require a lot of care.   Most reptiles and amphibians can beContinue reading “Reptiles as Pets for Children for Christmas”

Hamsters and Gerbils – Beginner Pets  for Christmas Hamsters and Gerbils are little rodents that children often want as pets.  A hamster or gerbil can be an excellent way to get your child acclimated to caring for a mammal that they can pick up and pet.  Hamsters and Gerbils require little care but can beContinue reading “Hamsters and Gerbils – Beginner Pets for Christmas”