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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09 February 2010
Hi we have a large parot cage for sale it come with 3 buddgies 3 cockertiels sorry for spelling lol lots of toys feeding pots water pots cage as large tray under it for any mess as open top with it as well we are selling due to moveing to smaller house we are looking f. .
£100
LS14
Males & females. whites, brindles & red fawns. caring & loving homes only. akc. excellent pedigrees, champion lines. shots & worming up-to-date. health guarantee. shipping available. .
LE12
08 February 2010
British bulldog male pup, 12 weeks old. red and white,vet checked,6 weeks free insurance and puppy pack, kc reg with 5 generation pedigree, flea and worming treatments upto date, mum and dad can be seen and are free from any health problems. reared in the home with oth. .
£1,500
Beautiful beagle pups for sale. kc registered. .
£450
TS21
Good and nice maltese puppies for good and care homes also nice for happy kids.
£250
W9
Lovely litter of border collie puppies. first injection given. both parents working dogs and superb temperaments. puppies very friendly and full of beans. regularly wormed and flea treated. grown up daily with children. good homes only. £120 07824 341 180.
£120
SA19
We are regretably having to sell our dog due to college commitments and university next year. louie is a loving family pet, who is a full pedigree with papers, micro chipped and up to date with his vaccinations. he loves children and other dogs and loves his walks and . .
£150
WF17
Loving home waiting for unwanted parrots , am at home all day so have lots of free time spare must be reasonbaly priced or free on which i will give a donation to charity of your choice please call or email me any time.
PO4
We are a small rescue at home taking in all sorts of animals and finding them new homes for life. we dont charge to take in your pets but do ask for a small donation from people offering them a home. http://whiskersnwhinnies. webs. com/.
TF4
2 russian hamsters for sale very cute never bite and only a few months old. dont have the time for them and would be ideal for childern. they come with cage eveything in it good condition £30.
£30
DA11
Due to long term illness of my mother i am rehoming her 2 excellant german sheperd gaurd dogs, they currently live outside i must stress they are gaurd dogs not family pets the female is approx 4 years old very energetic she is medium sized black and tan the male is a. .
PR5
British bulldog pups,1 male 1 female. 12 weeks old. red and white,vet checked,6 weeks free insurance and puppy pack, kc reg with 5 generation pedigree, flea and worming treatments upto date, mum and dad can be seen and are free from any health problems. reared in the h. .
£1,500
The puppies are within the south nottinghamshire area. mia gave birth to 5 puppies on the 16th of december, 2 female 3 male. they are now available for viewing and will be ready to leave mid to end of february. to be sold as pets only. only 1 dog now left. they all have. .
£350
NG11
07 February 2010
A beautiful litter of second generation cockerpoos were born on jan 10th 2010. we own both the parent, poppy is a 4 years old black female cockerpoo and jasper is a 2 year old golden cockerpoo. seven puppies were born - 3 gold boys and 2 gold girls (£750) 1 black. .
£650
DN33
We have a 4 and a half month old king charles crossed with a minature jack russel puppy for sale £250 she is lovley and friendly adores kids and loves other animals also gets on well with cats. it is with regret that we can no longer keep her due to a change in jo. .
CV6
Stunning chihuahua puppies for sale to loving homes. one male and one female left. mum and dad are family pets and can both be seen. pups are 8 weeks old now and are ready to go any questions just get in touch.
£550
CH65
Family a these puppies are 8 week old. they are up to date on their vaccines and wormer. making great, fluffy pets, these puppies are ready to go to their new homes now with all papers so all you need to do is to contact this email address jonna. white@hotmail. co. uk or . .
W9
Checks our lovesly puppies they are very ready to play around and great around anyone. shots are all uptodate and also has been dewormed and has had his kennel vaccine . great with little kids especially we do have males and females so feel free to email us as fast as. .
CT13
Good and nice maltese puppies for good and care homes and also nice for happy kids.
£250
EH32
Good saberian husky puppies for good and care nice homes.
£250
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