Pets come in all different shapes and sizes. They could have a dog, cat, reptile, bird, fish, hamster, guinea pig, sugar glider, rabbit, along with many other household pet. With each animal comes a different type of responsibility. Growing up my first family pet was a dog. I was about 4 or 5 when we got Maggie. She was some type of mix that we got from the pound. She was very affectionate, but I had to learn very quickly that I some times played too rough. Dogs are not made to ride on their backs like horses. I also got to help with feeding and taking her outside to use the bathroom. Along with Maggie we also had a fish tank. It wasn't until I got older that I learned how much hard work goes into a tank. When I was a kid, I thought it was just about turning the light on and off and making sure that they got fed. Now that I'm older I know that they also need frequent water changes and to make sure that the temperature is in the correct range.
Pets can be a lot of fun. We want to make sure that both the pet and the kid stay safe when interacting together. So take the time today to teach a kid how to play with/ interact/ care for their pet!
Erin
Reeses & Blossom
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