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Small furry animals are often given as Easter gifts. Before giving a pet to a loved one or a friend this Easter, please make sure the person wants to be the recipient of a bundle of fur that comes with bundles of expenses and bundles of responsibility. This goes for bunny rabbits and baby chicks as well as dogs and cats.
There are many reasons to have a pet. Pets can be entertaining, be played with and can give love unconditionally. Pets can give new meaning to the life of a lonely elderly person and can teach children about being responsible.
On the other hand, pets are also time-consuming, require training and need medical care that is often not cheap. Pets need regular visits to the veterinarian, periodic bathing, brushing and grooming, and lots of love and attention as much as they need their food and water daily.
The responsibility of owning another living creature is immense. Anyone who is considering acquiring a pet for themselves, their children, or for others, should seriously think about the obligations, responsibilities and expenses of pet ownership, besides the pleasures.
Happy Easter!
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