Do you have the right environment where you live to properly care for a pet? Fill out the following questionnaire for a pet you have (or would like to have).

Kind of Pet: ______________________________________

How much space does this pet need? Depending on the kind of animal, measure the tank (length, width, height) or cage (length, width, height) or yard (length and width). Be sure that the space you can provide is enough to meet the animal's needs.

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Describe this pet's activities. Does it need to run a lot? Climb? Scratch?

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How much exercise does this pet need? Do you need to participate, to your pet get the exercise he or she needs?

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How big will this animal get? ________________________________________________________

When does this pet like to play (daytime or nighttime?) ____________________________________

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