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Consider a Pet for Christmas
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Holding myself up and hanging on to Morris, that’s talent![/caption]
Animals have surrounded me my entire life. After all I grew up on a hobby farm. Therefore I didn’t need to go far to visit my furry friends. Not all of them had fur. Fish, birds and hermit crabs have all been in my menagerie. One thing they all have in common, furry or not, is they don’t care if I’m in a wheelchair as long as they get TLC.
Pets get used to wheelchairs quickly. Typically animals are more afraid of the wheelchair than me. Before you know it, kitty will be hitching a ride all over the place. If you’re concerned about a pet staying away from tires I recommend putting a collar with a bell on them. That way you know where they are. I have to admit I’ve clipped the toes of both my cat and dog, but now they know to avoid the tires. I felt bad, but it only took once. Do you have any tips on acclimating pets to wheelchairs?
Along with being a friend, pets teach responsibility. The extra work can be a big deterrent when considering a pet. In my opinion the benefits far outweigh the extra work. Even though I can’t do every aspect of care, I’m involved as much as possible. I’ve even figured out how to feed them myself. If you’re not ready for a high maintenance pet, start small. Try a beta fish. Guinea pigs are kind of fun too. I’d say they’re mid-level on the maintenance scale.
If you or your child are considering a pet I say go for it. During these long winter months I’m glad for the companionship. For those of you who have pets, what kind? Any creative solutions for being involved?
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