Getting a pet
The first days, what to buy in advance, what to expect.
A puppy's first days at home, hour by hour
What to prepare in advance, how to get through the first night, and why you should not invite guests in the first week.
ComparisonA small pet for a child: hamster, guinea pig or rat
Hamsters sleep by day and nip when woken, guinea pigs need company, rats do not live long. An honest comparison by what actually matters.
Round-upA rabbit at home: what to buy before it arrives
Pet-shop cages are almost always too small, and carrots are not food. What a rabbit needs from day one — and what not to buy.
ComparisonA kitten or an adult cat: which one to adopt
A kitten means six months of chaos and an unknown character. An adult cat is a finished personality. Who each one suits.
GuideHow to adopt a dog from a shelter and not bring it back a month later
What to ask the volunteers, how to prepare your home and what to expect in the first weeks — so the dog stays for good.
Round-upWhat to buy before a kitten arrives: 9 things
A list with nothing spare: what you need on day one, and what can safely wait.