Should Jane and Peter get a Pet Cat or a Pet Dog?: What you need for your Pet

Jane and Peter live in a comfortable small house with their mother and father. They often play together in their back yard. When they were small, they had two pet Guinea Pigs. When the Guinea Pigs died, they cried, although Peter pretended not to cry by turning away and covering his face. But because they were so sad their father promised them that he would take them to get a dog or a cat - provided they promised to look after it properly!

Finally the day had arrived when Jane and Peter were going to be taken by their father to the RSPCA animal sanctuary. Before they set off to the RSPCA, their mother reminded them that they should decide whether they wanted a young puppy or kitten, or an older animal. However that was easily decided when they both immediately replied "puppy or kitten!"

At the animal sanctuary, father himself is surprised to be reminded how much is involved in keeping a pet, however he finds it hard to resist the enthusiasm of the children . . . .