Re: what is a good pet to have?

Lauren

Posted on 5/21/09

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I would not recommend a mammal. Rodents, birds, etc. will become
too stressed if moved over weekends or holidays and it is not in
the animal's best interest (and that should always be our first
concern). Also, while some students may be responsible pet
owners, we never know what kind of home we're sending the animal
to. Amphibians are easy to care for and do not need to be highly
socialized. They can be fine over a weekend if left with clean
water, food, and heat lamps controlled by a timer (if needed).

On 5/09/09, Sandy Patsios wrote:
> As far as the question about what to do with the pet on
> vacation, students are always willing to take the pet
home-
> you can use this as a special reward. I had 2 fire-bellied
> toads as class pets. They worked out just fine (but they do
> require a diet of crickets- students are usually happy to make
> a trip to a pet store and help out with the crickets). -Sandy
> Patsios
>
>
>> my principl wants all of the early elementary classes to
>> have a classroom pet this year.. i have never had a pet and
>> wonder what would be the best kind to have .. and what do
>> you do about weekends? and vacations?
>

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