Books in American Humane Association Pet Care series

Is a purebred cat or mixed-breed cat right for you? Cats are playful, loving, and clean pets. There are more than seventy breeds and millions of mixed-breed cats in shelters waiting for homes. CHOOSING A CAT will help you figure out which cat or kitten is the best fit for you, what to feed it, how to keep it safe, and much more. Learn how to take good care of your new cat so you can enjoy many happy years together.

Is a puppy or a dog better for your family? Dogs are loyal, playful, and loving. There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs in the world. Or maybe you want a mixed-breed dog. CHOOSING A DOG will help you find the right dog for you. Read about where to get one, what to feed it, why you should train your dog, and much more. Learn how you and your dog can spend many happy years together.

Is a purebred cat or mixed-breed cat right for you? Cats are playful, loving, and clean pets. There are more than seventy breeds and millions of mixed-breed cats in shelters waiting for homes. CHOOSING A CAT will help you figure out which cat or kitten is the best fit for you, what to feed it, how to keep it safe, and much more. Learn how to take good care of your new cat so you can enjoy many happy years together.

Is a bird the right pet for you? Birds are social, outgoing, and smart. The most popular birds to keep as pets are parakeets, canaries, finches, cockatiels, and parrots. CHOOSING A BIRD will help you decide what kind of bird to get, what to feed it, and how to make it feel comfortable and safe. Learn how to keep your new pet healthy and happy for many fun-filled years together.

Which small mammal is best for your family? Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, mice, and rats make great pets. They do not need much room and they are fun to play with. CHOOSING A HAMSTER, GERBIL, GUINEA PIG, RABBIT, FERRET, MOUSE, OR RAT will help you pick the right pet for you. Read about what to feed your small mammal, what size cage to get, which animals can be trained, and much more. Learn how to take good care of your new pet so you can enjoy many fun-filled years together.

Are you ready for a horse? Horses are graceful, majestic, and intelligent animals. They can be great pets, but it takes a lot of work to take care of a horse. CHOOSING A HORSE will tell you about the different types of horses, where you can get one, and how to care for one. Learn about a horse’s diet, training, grooming, and much more. If you have the time and money to keep a horse healthy and happy, you can spend many fun-filled years together.

Is a puppy or a dog better for your family? Dogs are loyal, playful, and loving. There are hundreds of different breeds of dogs in the world. Or maybe you want a mixed-breed dog. CHOOSING A DOG will help you find the right dog for you. Read about where to get one, what to feed it, why you should train your dog, and much more. Learn how you and your dog can spend many happy years together.

Which small mammal is best for your family? Hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, ferrets, mice, and rats make great pets. They do not need much room and they are fun to play with. CHOOSING A HAMSTER, GERBIL, GUINEA PIG, RABBIT, FERRET, MOUSE, OR RAT will help you pick the right pet for you. Read about what to feed your small mammal, what size cage to get, which animals can be trained, and much more. Learn how to take good care of your new pet so you can enjoy many fun-filled years together.

Is a fish the right pet for you? Fish are beautiful to look at and fun to watch. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some types of fish are harder to care for than others. CHOOSING A FISH will help you decide what kind of freshwater fish and how many to get. Read about the kind of food to feed your fish, what size tank you should get, and much more. Learn how to keep your fish healthy and happy for years to come.

Is a fish the right pet for you? Fish are beautiful to look at and fun to watch. They come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some types of fish are harder to care for than others. CHOOSING A FISH will help you decide what kind of freshwater fish and how many to get. Read about the kind of food to feed your fish, what size tank you should get, and much more. Learn how to keep your fish healthy and happy for years to come.

Is a bird the right pet for you? Birds are social, outgoing, and smart. The most popular birds to keep as pets are parakeets, canaries, finches, cockatiels, and parrots. CHOOSING A BIRD will help you decide what kind of bird to get, what to feed it, and how to make it feel comfortable and safe. Learn how to keep your new pet healthy and happy for many fun-filled years together.

Are you ready for a horse? Horses are graceful, majestic, and intelligent animals. They can be great pets, but it takes a lot of work to take care of a horse. CHOOSING A HORSE will tell you about the different types of horses, where you can get one, and how to care for one. Learn about a horse’s diet, training, grooming, and much more. If you have the time and money to keep a horse healthy and happy, you can spend many fun-filled years together.