You feel that your child has reached an age where teaching responsibility is now important.

There is no better way to teach a child how to be responsible then to have them care for a pet, which you should involve them in the choosing of the pet, naming the pet and the daily care & routine of that pet.

Some children thrive and do well with having a pet to care for, and some children can get bored and begin to struggle against having to take care of something every single day, but the outcome is positive either way.

Caring for a pet shows a child how to be compassionate, how to stick to a feeding schedule and helping in the grooming of the pet. Playing with the pet is the fun part, or taking it for a walk … but the daily “work” of owning a pet is the real test of a child’s ability to cope with responsibility. If you want to know more about how to bring a pet into your child’s life, follow this link and visit the website for the veterinary clinic Fort Collins.