Owning a pet is great fun, but with ownership comes responsibility. No one should ever take on pet ownership unless he or she knows how to care for their pet and understands the responsibilities that come with all types of pets.

Selecting a Pet
Selecting a pet is the most important step. Choose the right pet for your family by looking at your own lifestyle. How much time and money do you have for a pet? How much energy do you have to care for and play with the pet? Will you or someone else in the family take the primary responsibility to spend time, money, and energy caring for, exercising, and playing with a pet? Is anyone in the family afraid of any kind of pet? How much room do you have for a pet? Are pets allowed where you live? Is anyone allergic to dogs, cats, birds, or rabbits? The answers to these questions will determine if a pet is what you really want and what kind of pet will be best for your family.

Spaying or Neutering
In the case of most larger animals including dogs and cats, unless you are buying for the purpose of breeding, you will need to spay or neuter your pet. There are too many homeless animals in the world for you to ignore this responsibility. This is not the act of cruelty many believe it to be. Spaying or neutering will not only prevent unwanted offspring but it will in some cases help to prevent cancer and other diseases; make the pet feel calmer and more content; reduce urination indoors, and discourage fighting and even the chances of it running away. Certain types of pet are also less likely to get fat if they are neutered.

Protecting Your Pet
If your pet is mobile (cats, dogs, horses etc), be sure your pet has identification at all times, either on a tag or an implanted ID disc. If your pet gets loose or runs away, the ID may result in a happy reunion rather than incarceration in an animal shelter.

Be sure your pet has the required vaccinations and veterinary care, as needed.

For larger pets, you will need to fence your garden or keep your pet indoors. A dog larger than 10 pounds needs a lot of time outdoors so don�t plan on keeping a dog of this size unless you have a decent sized garden or are willing to walk it at least a couple of times a day.

Caring For a Pet
  • Train your pet appropriately and discipline it gently and kindly. In general, the larger the pet, the greater the chances of training it. Don�t plan on training small animals such as mice, rabbits (although some may be house trained), guinea pigs, reptiles etc.
  • Provide fresh water and recommended food daily.
  • Take your pet to a vet, as needed.
  • Spend time every day playing with your pet and grooming it, if required.
Conclusion
Think carefully before buying a pet. Determine the kind of pet for which your family is able and willing to care. Learn how to train, care for, and protect your pet and your family will spend many happy years enjoying the affections of well chosen animal or reptile. There is a wealth of pets of all shapes, sizes, ages and types for sale at classifieds.co.uk. Always check the condition of the animal. We have provided specific buying guides on various types of pets in the appropriate categories.


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03 July 2009
My wife and i have f1 savannah kittens for sale in our farm in the u. s we sale one for $550. interested persons should contact for more information and pictures. .
£550
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normal 0 pedigree british shorthair kittens – various colours - tortoiseshell silver tabby, ginger tabby, ginger spotted, blue, blue silver tabby raised in the family home, used to children, dogs and household noises. they are litter. .
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Georgeous litter of blenheim coloured cavalier king charles puppies. mother family pet. all brought up with children. first injection given and health checked by our vets. regularly wormed, and treated for fleas. fully pedigree. free on weekends so delivery welcome, . .
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16 ferret kits for sale ready now @ £15 each phone anytime on 07961632843.
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Absolutely healthy apr registered purebred beagle puppies now available. they are really sweet babies with love and affection. .
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Gorgeous white staffie 2yr full kc papers large stocky build proven stud excellent temprement great with kids and other pets genuine reason for sale £150 offers considered contact lisa/liam 07513774884/01782850124 pics on request as size is too big to uplo. .
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Hello we have several species of african crocodiles and alligators for sale. our crocodile bank is spread over an area of about 3. 2 hectares. the bank offers a green bed of tropical vegetation, which provides sufficient shade to the crocodiles inside the bank. here, the. .
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Old english sheepdog puppies. brought up daily with children. mother family pet. first injection given. regularly wormed, treated for flee prevention so ready to move into a new home now. good homes only. enquiries and viewings welcome. £400. , 07825 444 435. than. .
£400
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We have a litter of boxer pups for sale. ready for their new homes now. we have flashy reds. thay will be k. c reg wormed and 6 weeks free ins. mum and dad family pets with no health problemes. ex ped. healthy chunky pups show quality or pet, must be vewed.
£500
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Stunning whippet pups for sale 5 girls and 1 boy pedigree and kc reg used to children cats rabbits and dogs ready 2 august will be wormed and deflead very sociable playful pups mum and dad can both be seen 400 each please call or email for more info.
£400
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02 July 2009
This beautiful little girl is one of the two puppies available, she is super wrinkly, has a beautiful face, nice markings and is very healthy and friendly just contact us at anabelruy@yahoo. com for more details if interested.
£200
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We have a gorgeous litter ready to go now. these puppies have all shots up to date, dewormed, paper trained. contact us at anabelruy@yahoo. com for more details.
£200
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Lovely mixture of colours well handled from working lines ideal workers or pets £10. 00 each or £15. 00 for two. also 2 x 1 year old female ferrets in polecat and silver/polecat cross. avaliable. .
£10
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We have a new litter of akitapuppies. up to date shots, life time guarantee, shots and deworming included. we accept credit cards! ginger is one of the puppies from our new litter, if you are interested in her then contact us at anabelruy@yahoo. com for more details and. .
£200
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Mimi and kiki are two available lovely puppies. they are well trained and have all their registered papers that they shall come with. they shall also come with a year guarantee. these puppies shall make you a wonderful home if you provide love to them. contact us at an. .
£300
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Im after a jack russell cross with any toy breed like a toy yorkie, chihuahua, maltese, papillon, pomeranian etc. i want a small jack russell to be friends with my other jack russell. i lost my little miniature yorkie of 10 yrs in january and need to replace him with . .
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We strive to provide top quality shih tzu puppies for families to love. our pups are bred for health, temperment, and confirmation. all pups are utd on all shots & wormings, come with a written health guarantee, and come with their registered papers. contact us at . .
£120
All of my puppies are raised in my house and get around the clock care. they shall make you a wonderful home if you provide love to them contact us at anabelruy@yahoo. com for more details.
£300
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Chocolate dogs only, (working homes only) sired by ftch & 2007 champion timsgary barlow, dam excellent working dog with many ftch in pedigree, vets legally docked, micro chipped & declawed, kc reg, ready for the 12th july.
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