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Alicia Gagnon — Pet Care

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Before buying and animal there are things that you should know. Pets can be from as small as a frog to as big as a horse. The big job is not picking out your pet, but caring for it afterward. Here are things you should know and things you should do before buying your new animal:

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1. Know what to feed it and when to feed it.

2. Make sure that your pet has enough living space for its size before purchasing it.

3. Jerky movements and loud noises can frighten an animal.

4. Make sure that you have time in your daily schedule to take care of your pet and pay the attention it deserves.

5. Make sure that you know if it is a male or a female. It makes a difference. Example: When you want to name your pet, if it is a girl, you choose a female name. But on the other hand, if it is a boy, you give him a male name.

6. Make sure that the whole family is okay with the animal that you have chosen to bring home.

7. Research the animal before buying, just to know what you are in for.

8. Make sure that you have all the proper essentials for you pet. (Water and food bowls, brush, food, leash, bed, warmth, etc.)

9. Ask yourself if you actually want the pet. If you just want it for the fact that you have it, then do not do that to the animal. It needs love and attention, and it deserves it.

10. Prepare its living space to be safe and healthy before the arrival.

If you are thinking of adopting an animal, look at these tips. Discuss them with your family members. Make sure that your pet is always safe. You would not want to lose him or her as result of not caring or accidents. These things can happen, but by looking at these 10 important tips, you could avoid a bad experience.

Alicia Gagnon is an 11-year-old writer from Miramichi. She loves animals and is presently working on her first novel.