The decision to bring a pet into a family is an important one. There are many options to choose from. We will address many of these choices but remind you to take a close look at your particular situation when making a pet decision.
Lets first make an assumption.
You have extra time, space and money required by a new pet. Do not be swayed by the emotional desires of a child. A wrong choice can lead to an unhappy family and an abused or neglected pet. Through education, a child can be very happy with an adult's pet decision and most of the time is merely concerned about having a new friend. Cats and dogs both offer companionship, love and affection but in different ways.