Animals play an important role in a family's life, but it's good to know when you can bring an animal home. Bringing a pet into your home before you are ready can cause complications for both your family and the new pet. Below are 9 signs that your children are ready for a pet.
1. Your kids are comfortable around animals
2. Your children treat animals with respect
3. Your children take responsibility seriously
4. Your children take care of their personal hygiene without asking
5. Your children are committed
6. Your children want a pet that fits in well with the family
7. Your children are energetic
8. Your family has done a test with a pet, for example by babysitting for a weekend
9. You are ready to take responsibility
