Quote Originally Posted by IRescue452
Another scapegoat. Adults are responsible for bringing pets into the home, and are ultimately responsible for their care, not a 12 year old. I blame the ease at which pets can be produced and purchased.

I TOTALLY agree! I just cringe everytime someone comes in to our hospital with a puppy or kitten and say they got it for the 4 year old kid standing next to them. *shivers*

I'm not saying some kids are not responsible enough to take care of pets, some are but it's not at any specific age, it's based upon their past history of taking care of things on time and consistently, and the kid being old enough to actually take care of the animal properly. Otherwise I figure if the adult wants the pet ok, but don't get one 'just for the kids'.