Pets for kids

So what are the best pets for kids?

Over the years we have had quite a few pets, some have proved to be great pets for kids. So are your kids nagging you to get them a pet? What will you choose?
Perhaps you are looking for a pet as a companion to your kids. Perhaps you have decided that giving your child a pet will help them to develop responsibility.

So what are the best pets for kids will you choose from one of the following pets for kids?

Rabbits live for around 7 years, they need careful handling. Rabbits may bite.
These days people keep rabbits either in a hutch outside or even indoors. Rabbits need large hutches and plenty of space for exercise.

Dogs can live for around 12 years or so.

Dogs love company and become good friends with the owners.
You need to be careful on the breed of dog you choose. Don't allow the kids to tease or hit the dog. This can make dogs aggressive.

Goldfish can live up to 25 years.

They should be kept with other Goldfish
They are easy to look after
Goldfish don't cost much to keep.

Cats can live up to 15 or so years

Cats are independent
They are easy to care for and are clean.
Cats can wander off and get run over
They can scratch your furniture and bring you dead mice and birds.

Before you choose from best pets for kids do some careful thinking about what your family can take on.
All of our best pets for kids take a reasonable amount of care.
Although some pets are cheap to buy, their cage set up and vets bills if they become ill can mount up.
Once you have decided enjoy pets can be wonderful company and a joy to the whole family.