Articles About Getting a New Pet

Your Child's First Pet 
Yes, the child may care for it for a few weeks or even months, but go to any shelter or rescue group and ask how many animals per year are given up. More...

Pets as Presents 
Pets should never be given as gifts – not to family members – not even to your children. More...

Should I Get an Exotic Pet? 
There will always be people who have to have the different, the unusual, and the exotic. More...

Choosing and Preparing for a Reptile as a Pet 
Reptiles are becoming very popular as pets, but unfortunately that means more people are buying them on impulse. More...

Is a Rabbit Really the Right Pet for You? 
They see a cute, fluffy baby bunny in a pet store and decide it would make a great pet. More...

Introduction to Ferrets  
If you've never met one before, the easiest way to think of them is somewhere between cats and dogs in personality. More...