There comes a time when your kids will inevitably bring home a "pet". It may be a lizard, frog, spider or even a stray dog or cat that has followed them home. How would you feel about allowing your kids to keep the animal as their pet? Is it an animal that you could tolerate having in the house?
We would allow this and even encourage it providing the animal does not belong to another family and appears to be docile and you can take care of it financially. A child's acceptance of a pet indicates that the child may be longing for a companion that he can have constantly at his side. At the beginning your kids may not realize the extent of responsibility that is being placed on their shoulders. All they will see is a living "toy", something they can play with and see growing up in front of them. This is a new experience to them and we should encourage it. It helps them to understand the beauty of life. Show your kids that their pets are living animals just like us, and if we take pets into our care, we must take care of them.We could say that having a pet is an essential part of growing up. Kids often will love having a pet as a close companion and can really love their pets. Pets can bring about a calmness and peace to our kids as they nurture them.
In choosing to keep an animal as a pet we need to take into consideration whether our kids will enjoy this animal for a few years. If they will become easily bored with a pet then we would need to rethink it. Watch how your kids interact with your friend's pets. Take them to pet stores and show them the variety of animals that are available. Take a good look at the animals available and check out the care needed for each of the animals your kids are interested in. Find the right pet for your kids and your family. Small children may not be capable of handling and caring for large animals. Pick a pet that will fit into your lifestyle and environment.
Remember the time commitment that some pets will take. Some animals will need a lot of input from their little human companions if they are to be the only pet. Some animals such as guinea pigs and rats like to have another of their own kind as company.
The benefits of having the correct pet for your kids are huge. Your kids will learn from you how to nurture and care for a living thing. You will be able to teach them about hygiene and about feeding your pet. Your kids will learn from you how to be responsible for their pets needs. A pet's death will also help your children to deal with losses as they go through life.
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Monday, April 12, 2010
The Importance of Responsible Pet Ownership
A new pet can add untold hours of joy to your family and provide you with more unconditional love than you can imagine. But please remember that acquiring a pet is a lifetime commitment and should not be taken lightly.
There are several things to consider before adding a new member to your family:
* Do you want an adult dog or cat or a puppy or kitten?
The amount of time that you will need to spend training your new pet depends greatly on its age. A young puppy will need to be housebroken, and will need to be given the opportunity to relieve itself at least every four hours. Puppies will go through a teething phase, which can mean chewing! Kittens, while more easily housebroken (litter box trained), are full of boundless energy and may release it by climbing up curtains and other household items unless trained not to do so.
* How much time do you spend away from home?
When pets are left alone for long periods of time (more than 8-10 hours) they may display frustration behaviors such as barking, digging and chewing. In addition, if you are frequently away on overnight trips, it will be necessary to have someone care for your pet. Dogs, especially large breeds, need regular exercise. Will you have time in your schedule for a nightly walk?
* Do you have small children?
Are they old enough to interact with a dog or cat responsibly without hurting themselves or the animal?
* Cost
Remember that the average life span of a dog can be 10-15 years, and that of an indoor cat even longer (up to 20 years). Your pet will need to have regular veterinary care (not to mention veterinary attention for any unforeseen emergencies), a nutritious pet food, toys, a crate (for housebreaking) or litter pan and litter, a pet carrier (for trips in the car) and other miscellaneous supplies. All this can add up. Are you and your budget ready for the additional expense?
* Unforeseen Situations
There's an old saying that the only constant in life is change. At some point, you and your family are bound to be affected by a change in job, location, family status - or perhaps all three! How will this affect your pet? If you are required to move, will you be able to take your pet with you? Are you willing to consider your pet in the re-location process? What if you or another family member becomes allergic to your pet? Do you plan to have children? Do you plan to have more than one pet? What if your pet comes down with a debilitating disease? How will you provide for your pet under these circumstances? Unfortunately, many of the pets in shelters today are there because their previous owners didn't consider these possibilities. Please, before you make your decision, think about it seriously so your pet doesn't become a statistic - once again.
There are several things to consider before adding a new member to your family:
* Do you want an adult dog or cat or a puppy or kitten?
The amount of time that you will need to spend training your new pet depends greatly on its age. A young puppy will need to be housebroken, and will need to be given the opportunity to relieve itself at least every four hours. Puppies will go through a teething phase, which can mean chewing! Kittens, while more easily housebroken (litter box trained), are full of boundless energy and may release it by climbing up curtains and other household items unless trained not to do so.
* How much time do you spend away from home?
When pets are left alone for long periods of time (more than 8-10 hours) they may display frustration behaviors such as barking, digging and chewing. In addition, if you are frequently away on overnight trips, it will be necessary to have someone care for your pet. Dogs, especially large breeds, need regular exercise. Will you have time in your schedule for a nightly walk?
* Do you have small children?
Are they old enough to interact with a dog or cat responsibly without hurting themselves or the animal?
* Cost
Remember that the average life span of a dog can be 10-15 years, and that of an indoor cat even longer (up to 20 years). Your pet will need to have regular veterinary care (not to mention veterinary attention for any unforeseen emergencies), a nutritious pet food, toys, a crate (for housebreaking) or litter pan and litter, a pet carrier (for trips in the car) and other miscellaneous supplies. All this can add up. Are you and your budget ready for the additional expense?
* Unforeseen Situations
There's an old saying that the only constant in life is change. At some point, you and your family are bound to be affected by a change in job, location, family status - or perhaps all three! How will this affect your pet? If you are required to move, will you be able to take your pet with you? Are you willing to consider your pet in the re-location process? What if you or another family member becomes allergic to your pet? Do you plan to have children? Do you plan to have more than one pet? What if your pet comes down with a debilitating disease? How will you provide for your pet under these circumstances? Unfortunately, many of the pets in shelters today are there because their previous owners didn't consider these possibilities. Please, before you make your decision, think about it seriously so your pet doesn't become a statistic - once again.
How To Choose Pet Name and their Meaning
How To Choose Pet Name
Pets have always been important for most homes and are taken care of just like a new baby, who has been brought from the hospital. One of the fun things after getting a new pet is to find the perfect name for it. There are a number of names to choose from, apart from the numerous ways in which you can select one. A name should be such that you are comfortable in calling your pet by it, as you will be living with it for a long time. Read on further to know some tips on how to choose the right pet names.
Choosing The Right Name For Your Pet
* Famous Names
Look for famous pet names in history, as they can be a good source of inspiration for naming your pet. Choose a name of a famous poet or a famous character in history, in case you want to turn your pet into a little celebrity. A few such notable names include Old Yeller, Lassie, Buddy, Benji, Rover and Rufus.
* Appearance
In case your pet is all black, you can name it Midnight or Shadow. As for other shades and patterns of your pet, you can opt from Soft Spice, Energize, Lemon Squash, Bermuda and Matt.
* Certain Characteristic or Personality Trait
Most often, pet owners select a name based on their personality or trait that they have. For a pet that is affectionate and runs fast, you can name Sweety or Speedie. For one that is playful, you can call him Rascal.
* Famous Fictional Characters
There are certain fictional character names that make a good match for pets. You can select a name from children’s books, cartoon characters, TV programs or favorite movies. Ensure that the name is appropriate, so that you wouldn’t mind calling out in a public setting.
* Names Beginning with Hard Consonants
Names that begin with K, T, M or S are easier to recognize and pronounce that those beginning with a vowel or other consonants. Such names are easily picked up by dogs, especially in a crowd or other noisy setting. Ensure that the name does not rhyme with or sound like a word you might use in training your pet.
* Short and Sweet
Very long names make it difficult to train the pet. Since most dogs are sensitive, they need to hear only the first few syllables of their name to react. In case you wish to choose an especially long name, shorten it to a nickname having only one or two syllables.
* Battle of the Bands
You can select the name of a band you like or the name that best fits your pet. Look at the chart of Top singles and albums for choosing one. Few examples include Goldfrapp (for a gerbil), Pulp (for a Alsatian), Pink (for a gecko) and Black Eyed Pea (for a rabbit).
List of Pet Names and Meaning
Aguistin - Majestic
Ammitai - Truth
analisa - stupid idiotic gold digger
bella - Devoted to God
breaded dragon - horned brown tamed
buttons - soft hearted ,gentle,cudly,loyal, very simple but rare
cambrie - Angel
chait - Catlike
Cleit - Rocky eminence
crazy, wild, fast - Kitten that's black, white, gray and brown stripes
Dillen - Like a lion
donte - bark, sound like dog
Evika - Life
Eda - Wealthy
Eldon - Meaning an Elder
Gweneth - Blessed
Glisten - to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface
malchus - mal'-kus (Malchos, from melekh, i.e. "counselor" or "king")
moonlight - pritty feminine
niha - smelly obnoxious irritating ultrasonic sound reads only foul languaged adult books
Gaheris - Sons of Lot
Slade - From the valley
Inghinn - Daughter
Lothair - Fighter
Morgen - Morning
Sheridan - Bright
More on pet names and their meanings visit : http://www.funpetnames.com/
Pets have always been important for most homes and are taken care of just like a new baby, who has been brought from the hospital. One of the fun things after getting a new pet is to find the perfect name for it. There are a number of names to choose from, apart from the numerous ways in which you can select one. A name should be such that you are comfortable in calling your pet by it, as you will be living with it for a long time. Read on further to know some tips on how to choose the right pet names.
Choosing The Right Name For Your Pet
* Famous Names
Look for famous pet names in history, as they can be a good source of inspiration for naming your pet. Choose a name of a famous poet or a famous character in history, in case you want to turn your pet into a little celebrity. A few such notable names include Old Yeller, Lassie, Buddy, Benji, Rover and Rufus.
* Appearance
In case your pet is all black, you can name it Midnight or Shadow. As for other shades and patterns of your pet, you can opt from Soft Spice, Energize, Lemon Squash, Bermuda and Matt.
* Certain Characteristic or Personality Trait
Most often, pet owners select a name based on their personality or trait that they have. For a pet that is affectionate and runs fast, you can name Sweety or Speedie. For one that is playful, you can call him Rascal.
* Famous Fictional Characters
There are certain fictional character names that make a good match for pets. You can select a name from children’s books, cartoon characters, TV programs or favorite movies. Ensure that the name is appropriate, so that you wouldn’t mind calling out in a public setting.
* Names Beginning with Hard Consonants
Names that begin with K, T, M or S are easier to recognize and pronounce that those beginning with a vowel or other consonants. Such names are easily picked up by dogs, especially in a crowd or other noisy setting. Ensure that the name does not rhyme with or sound like a word you might use in training your pet.
* Short and Sweet
Very long names make it difficult to train the pet. Since most dogs are sensitive, they need to hear only the first few syllables of their name to react. In case you wish to choose an especially long name, shorten it to a nickname having only one or two syllables.
* Battle of the Bands
You can select the name of a band you like or the name that best fits your pet. Look at the chart of Top singles and albums for choosing one. Few examples include Goldfrapp (for a gerbil), Pulp (for a Alsatian), Pink (for a gecko) and Black Eyed Pea (for a rabbit).
List of Pet Names and Meaning
Aguistin - Majestic
Ammitai - Truth
analisa - stupid idiotic gold digger
bella - Devoted to God
breaded dragon - horned brown tamed
buttons - soft hearted ,gentle,cudly,loyal, very simple but rare
cambrie - Angel
chait - Catlike
Cleit - Rocky eminence
crazy, wild, fast - Kitten that's black, white, gray and brown stripes
Dillen - Like a lion
donte - bark, sound like dog
Evika - Life
Eda - Wealthy
Eldon - Meaning an Elder
Gweneth - Blessed
Glisten - to give off a sparkling or lustrous reflection of or as if of a moist or polished surface
malchus - mal'-kus (Malchos, from melekh, i.e. "counselor" or "king")
moonlight - pritty feminine
niha - smelly obnoxious irritating ultrasonic sound reads only foul languaged adult books
Gaheris - Sons of Lot
Slade - From the valley
Inghinn - Daughter
Lothair - Fighter
Morgen - Morning
Sheridan - Bright
More on pet names and their meanings visit : http://www.funpetnames.com/
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