Pets are great companions and can bring happiness to any home, but because they’re a forever commitment, great care must be taken to ensure an appropriate choice.
It’s easy to fall in love with a friend’s cute kitten or puppy, a squawking parrot at the zoo, or an aquarium full of exotically hued fish swimming around a coral reef at an upscale restaurant. However, far too many pets are brought home without consideration of the time, expense, and effort required to care for them. Many are chosen on impulse, as was seen in a boom in demand for Chihuahuas when Paris Hilton, who rose to fame as a reality star, had one that was essentially a fashion accessory. Others end up being incompatible with their owner’s lifestyle, home, or attention span.
