Pet Pals

Goldfish, hamsters, parrots, and even pigsabout half of all families in the United States have a pet! If there are ten homes on your street, pets probably live in five of them. What pets live in your neighborhood?

Pets come in all sizes and shapes. They can have soft fur, colorful feathers, or smooth skin. They can have four legs, two legs, or none at all! The most popular pets are four-legged and furry. They’re cats and dogs, of course! Which furry friend do you prefer?

Most cats are happy to stay indoors and nap. If you leave them food and water, they don’t mind staying alone. They’re extremely clean so they don’t need baths. And they’re usually peaceful and quiet.

Dogs need food, water, and baths. They also need to be taken for walks-sometimes late at night! Dogs get lonely so you can’t leave them alone for long. Some people think all that noisy barking is just too annoying!

One thing’s certain about both dogs and cats. If you take care of them and love them, they’ll love you in return. Isn’t that the most important thing?