Animals benefit children
Research has shown a number of plusses in having animals around children, and we thought we'd highlight our favourites:
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Choosing the Right Pet for Your Family The right pet teaches children a great deal - research is important. Many animal charities have pages for kids and also plenty of advice for those parents seeking pets, with information packs about choosing a pet, and some of this will focus on pets for children. A good vet will also be able to help you. Some pets are better in pairs; others aren't necessarily as good with children as the immediately appear, although this can vary from breed to breed and species to species. Get advice if you're unsure. |