This document provides information on choosing and caring for a furry pet. It discusses factors to consider like allergies, responsibilities, costs, and animal needs. Common pet types like dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, and hamsters are outlined, noting babies/young, housing, food, and care needed. Adopting from shelters is recommended over shopping to save animals and costs. The document encourages research to pick a pet fitting one's family and home before getting a new furry friend.

2. Think…
Should I?
Allergies
Family
House
Room
Timing

3. Responsibilities
Time
Other teammates to help?
Some animals require training
Money
Spay/Neuter

4. How to choose a furry
friend
Talk to your parents
Do research on what will fit you and
your family
Where from?
New best friend
Size requirements (pet and house)

5. Adopt vs Shop
Many homeless animals
Less expensive
Save a life
Less medical issues down the road
Better their lives along with yours

6. How To Care For a Furry
Friend
Groom
Feed
Exercise
Vet
No Human Food
Communication with parents
LOVE THEM!

7. Common Types

8. Dog
Baby: Puppy Vet
Need training Baths
Indoor or outdoor Have jobs!
(seasonal)
Dog food/treats
In the top two of most
animals in shelters Different Breeds
Fencing

9. Cat
Baby: Kitten No fence needed
Vet Cat food
Indoor or outdoor Treats
(seasonal)
Different breeds
Help people

10. Rabbit
Baby: Kitten Occasional baths
Cage Veggie Treats
Hay and pellets Different Breeds
No training
Can compete

11. Fish
Baby: Fry
Bowl/tank
Fish Food
Different types
Clean water

12. Hamster
Baby: Pups Veggie Treats
Cage Hamster food
Obstacles Things to chew on
Small

13. There Are Many Other
Types
Frog Snake Many More
Lizard Ferret
Turtle Gerbil
Bird Mouse
Horse Tortoise
Rat Ant

14. Questions for the Class
Favorite
Your Pet
Advantages or Disadvantages
Future

15. Thanks to…
Clip Art
Slide #6 and #11 fish picture:
http://www.slowtrav.com/blog/eden/2010/01/
Slide #6 and #12 hamster picture:
http://www.lvma.org/hamster.html