Virtual pets require no messy food, won't soil the rug and disappear from the screen when you get tired of them. Here are related sites:
Here is a weekly contest in which participants raise a virtual pig. Hundreds of pet porkers were signed up when we checked, including Babe, Fatty and Sweetcheeks.
Here is one doozy of a time-chewing site. You name your cartoon pet, then watch it do tricks. Much to our delight, our dog, Peanut, balanced a spinning ball on his nose.
www.learn-dogs-puppies.com/default2.htm
In the mood for a flesh-and-blood pet? The fundamentals of training an actual dog are offered here, along with video clips and a pitch to buy the whole training video. But even if you don't, the information available here could be very helpful for a new dog owner.
www.learnfree-pets.com/pick/contents.html
This related site offers hints on choosing a real pet that fits your lifestyle. How about a household snake? Some varieties might like a swim in your bathtub. Learn how to line a rabbit cage. Ferrets can produce a skunk-like spray. We'll stick with the Web.
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