Dog, cat or fish? Finding the right pet for your child

"Mummy, can I take this cat home, please?"

If you're a parent or guardian, chances are that your children have asked, more than once, "can we get a pet?"

But won't the adults end up doing all the work? And if you do decide to get a pet, which one is best for your family? The most important thing is that the animal's habits and needs fit into a family's everyday routine.