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Teaching Kids Animal Compassion

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I got my first pets, mice and guinea pigs, when I was 8. For these folks, I recommend a nontraditional pet like a rat or a guinea pig. Guinea pigs also do not bite, unlike hamsters and gerbils which can tend to be nippy. I believe between ages 4 and 8 is ideal, although older kids can also benefit.

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Pets Add Life; Baby’s Story

4 The Love Of Animals

I had no idea what this little dog would mean to our family, the only thing I did know was that she was meant to be ours, and she was going to make sure that happened. Oh, and if you want to watch something funny be sure to check out their video, Pet Interviews- Guinea Pig. I would love to know, how do pets add to your life?

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Traveling with pets?

4 The Love Of Animals

Whether you’re visiting family or checking out a new vacation spot, does your cat or dog join you? Peggy Frezon, freelance writer and pet lover, has owned dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, hermit crabs, turtles and fish. Guest post By Peggy Frezon , Rensselaer, New York.

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Lake Eacham, Mt Hypipamee and Mount Molloy

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This huge member of the Australian robin family is really tame in this carpark, making it probably the easiest place n the world to see the species (other than the Tableland it is only found in New Guinea). These attractive birds are quite the handsomest members of their family in Australia, and were just the thing to lift my mood.

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