Involving the Family in Choosing the Right Pet

I guess this is the most important part of my suggestions.

Work out a way that you can involve the whole family in choosing the right pet.

If you know what type of animal you would like, go ahead and buy some of the essentials such as food and water bowls, a special mat/bed, litter tray, cage etc. You can even wrap each one separately so your family can have the fun of guessing what it's all about!

The last thing to be unwrapped could be a gift voucher that you have created or a pet adoption certificate from an animal agency.

Then comes the planning .........

The whole family can be part of the process. You can discuss the pros and cons of pet ownership .......... children can begin to understand the respnsibilities that come along with the fun of having their pet ............ everyday chores can be sorted out i.e. who can clean out the cage, train the puppy, or empty the cat litter tray!

And then the fun can begin, after you have worked out all the practicalities ......... you can all go and choose your new family pet.

I hope this gives you some ideas to work on for this Christmas.