For our families in New York City, traditional pet ownership may feel like a daunting task. It may also be a complete logistical impossibility! That said, caring for an animal can be an inspiring and thought-provoking activity for a child that also teaches responsibility skills. To that end, I want to share some alternative pet ideas for families in the city. First, you'll want to check out Carolina Biological Supply (www.carolina.com). Go to "Living Organisms" and see if there is anything there of mutual interest to you and your child. Notice how inexpensive many of these pet setups can be. Many of the animals listed there have very minimal care requirements, no odors, and are not in any way dangerous. Worms, for instance, can be an awesome pet that will grow and change and even reproduce in captivity. Did you ever think you'd list worm husbandry as a hobby of yours? Next, check out forums online where enthusiasts discuss pets of every imaginable variety to get more information about your chosen animal. These can be found easily and serve as a great resource of experts who are actually very excited to talk to you about your questions. Finally, there are tons of video resources to help you make your decision. Here's one to get you started:
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