We're Going to Get a Mouse!
Hello to all new mouse owners, all who are thinking of getting a mouse and perhaps also more experienced mousers! Here's a little reading for the very first phases of mouse ownership: pondering not only whether a mouse is a good pet for you, but also whether you would be a good mouse owner; choosing between males and females; and where to actually get the mouse from.
Information to Start Up With
You & Mice - Are you a good fit for mice?
Pet Shop? Breeder? - Where to get the mouse from?
Choosing the Mouse - Male or females? Mouse's condition & some final words.
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Owning a pet brings along much joy and company, but also a responsibility lasting the life time of the pet. The decision of whether to actually get a pet should be considered thoroughly! We all probably know of cases when impulse purchase of a pet has lead to a happy ending. However, in the majority of cases this has brought heartache, sad endings and even animal abuse. This can happen even with people who mean well.
Responsible people who are considering getting a pet do find out early in advance the qualities (size when fully grown, temperament etc) and care requirements of the species they are thinking about. This way they are able to avoid many unwanted and unpleasant surprises (the pet and the owner just won't fit together and such), as well as mistreatment.