Anyone who has allowed a pet to become a part of their life understands that a pet is a member of your family.
oMake a picture collage to celebrate your pet’s life.
oLight a candle to your pet.
oBuy a picture pet urn or memory box. If you cremate your pet, you can store the ashes in it. The new pet will never replace the one that you lost.
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Dogs and cats are the most popular pets nowadays, with retail stores charging between one thousand and three thousand dollars at the cash register for pure-bred dogs. There are shelters to adopt dogs and you may not care if the dog is a mix-breed, but in all cases the pets are an investment in cost and time. The real activity in a household centers around the family dog.
Each breed has its own activity level, from the laid-back hound dog to very active breeds like the Jack Russell Terrier or the Pomeranian. How much exercise can you give the dog? Where will the dog live? How much experience do you have with dogs? What do you plan to do with the dog?
North America’s most popular dog breed is the Golden Retriever. Golden Retrievers are widely used as guide dogs for the blind. Even though they love exercise, they can exist well as apartment pets; they’re extremely loving and playful, as are Chihuahuas, the smallest of breeds, weighing in at two to four pounds fully grown. The Maltese dog is affectionate, intelligent and sturdy, and loves to romp and play – especially with children. The Maltese dog is a great choice for elderly or disabled people, since its exercise needs are minimal.
One breed you don’t want in an apartment is the Labrador Retriever, the seventh most popular pet dog breed.
The Pomeranian is the next most popular dog breed. As a cute dog, owners might let them get away with outrageous behavior that no dog should display.
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