Choosing Pets
A pet is an animal that is kept by people for companionship and/or enjoyment. Pets are usually not used for work, although working dogs are sometimes considered pets. A person or family may choose to keep many different kinds of animals as pets, including birds, reptiles, fish, mammals and insects. The term “pet” is also used to refer to any object or activity that someone is very fond of and devoted to, such as a hobby, sport, or piece of...