Encourage a special time when parent and child and pet can play together and learn more about your pet's special needs and behavior. Feed your pet a healthy diet daily and make sure he or she has plenty of fresh water at all times. Remember to help your pet get daily exercise. Your pet needs attention, love and companionship. Your pet needs to visit the Veterinarian at least once a year for a check-up and vaccinations.
Pets left alone for too long can get bored and become destructive.
Some need exercise and can get fat and sick if they don't get it. It costs money to feed a pet, buy toys, a bed, a leash, a collar, an ID tag, and a license for dogs also the annual visit to the Vet, shots, and routine health care add up, too. Before selecting a pet for adoption, visit the shelter and library and do some research on breeds. Every breed of animal has different needs you have to make sure that the breed you like is compatible with the way you live.