Pets for sale is a sign that attracts many people. But if you are thinking of buying a pet, remember that it will take a great deal of time and effort to care for it. All the same, pets can be a valuable addition to any household.

Lots of people think that buying a pet for a gift is a great idea and it might be if the recipient wants one and can look after it. But before you go out on the pets for sale hunt, think about it carefully. Most pets like dogs and cats live for a long time and take a good deal of looking after. It would be a shame to give a beautiful pet only to find it had to live a life of sadness and neglect.

However, experts tell us that having a pet helps to teach children to care for something besides themselves, and also a pet make life less stressful and even bring down blood pressure. So if you are determined to look for a pet for sale, make sure it is the kind of pet you really would like.

While dogs are the most popular pets for sale, other animals can be cute and cuddly and not require such a great deal of exercise. Cats don't have to be walked, but they should be kept contained so they don't kill our native birds and lizards. Rabbits are just as cuddly as cats and if bought young and socialised they make good pets. However, they do dig, so they have to be kept caged for much of the time or they can suddenly pop up in the neighbour's yard ' along with a big hole in the lawn.

Guinea pigs are often chosen by children as pets. The main trouble with having rabbits and guinea pigs as pets is that they leave droppings or puddles everywhere they go. This means that they cannot be left to roam the house like a cat or dog can.