I promise I’ll take care of it alllll by myself.Sound familiar?Well, don’t deny your child’s seemingly desperate need for a pet before giving it some thought, said George Hulme, director of ...

Cape Town - Taking care of pets or raising one, either a dog or cat, is said to be a huge benefit for children, as this teaches them responsibility, love, and to also be empathetic to the needs of ...

A PICTURE OF MY FISH TANK. THEY LOANED THIS CAMERA TO ME. LET'S TAKE THE PICTURE RIGHT AWAY. WE'LL GO INTO THE KITCHEN AND DO THAT. FISH, I'M GOING TO TAKE YOUR PICTURE.

For those aged 45 to 54, the ratio evens out: They are as likely to take care of children as they are to care for pets. At 55, the odds shift the other way: By then, this age group is more likely ...