About Pets: Finding the Right Pet for Your Family

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Pets From Christina Donnelly, your About Pets Editor Finding the perfect furry (or scaly or slimy) family member is hard work! Lucky for you animal lovers, we've got tips, tricks and advice to make your search for the perfect pet fast, fun and stress-free. Finding Your New Dog You're getting a dog! Woof! I mean, yay! Bringing a dog into your family is a huge step ... with huge responsibilities. Not only do you have to determine which kind of dog is right for your family, but you have to consider the cost of dog ownership, the time required to properly care for your dog and what you would do if you had to give up your dog. Like I said, major decisions need to be made before buying or adopting a pooch. Oh, and let's not forget: dubbing your dog with the perfect name. Everything You Need to Know About Adopting a Dog Why You Should NEVER Buy a Dog from a Puppy Mill How to Find a Responsible Dog Breeder Search Related Topics:  responsible dog ownership  dog adoption  choosing a dog Finding Your New Cat Cats make amazing pets! They're cute, (usually) cuddly and fairly independent. But before you adopt (or buy) a kitty, there are a few things you have to consider: Should you adopt an adult cat or a kitten?, Which breed of cat should you choose?, What if you're allergic to cats, but really, really want one?! And although cats are independent by nature, it's so incredibly important to make sure you have the time to give your cat the proper care, attention and love he needs to thrive. Kittens 101: Your Kitten's First Year Why You Should Avoid Backyard Breeders Should You Be Wary of "Cats for Sale" Ads? Search Related Topics:  adopting a cat  declawing  cost of cat ownership Finding Your New Horse Looking to buy a horse? Take our horse ownership readiness quiz first! How'd you score? Owning a horse is a huge responsibility—literally and figuratively. First, make sure you read all the facts on finding and purchasing a horse, completing a pre-purchase exam and how much it really costs to own a horse. And make sure you're able to dedicate plenty of time, energy and care to feeding, grooming, exercising and boarding your new horse. Giddy up! Should I Buy an Older Horse or a Pony? 10 Major Horse Buying Mistakes Combing Your Horse's Mane and Tail Finding Your New Exotic Pet Exotic, uncommon pets are incredibly diverse—from turtles to bunnies to pot-bellied pigs, oh my! Our A-to-Z guide of exotic pets can help you narrow down the new scaly, slimy or furry member of your family. But here's a major head's up: before you adopt or purchase your new exotic pet, make sure to check out the exotic pet laws in your state and find a vet that treats exotic pets; not all vets can provide proper care. The Top 5 Exotic Pets for Kids Cute Names for Your Exotic Pet What Not to Do When Looking for an Exotic Pet Search Related Topics:  exotic pet pictures  choosing an exotic pet  rabbit pictures Related Searches Pet Check Up Pet Lovers Dog Pet Supply Pets for Cats Pet Stores Featured Articles Connect with About.com on Social! Does Your Horse Need a Blanket? 14 Ways Cats Show Love 8 Bedding Options for Your Snake Why Won't Fido Stop Farting? Puppies 101!   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Pets newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement