Getting A Pet http://www.akgmag.com/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:00:02 -0600 By Nancy L. Young-Houser. The 10th annual toy of 2009 is the Zhu Zhu pet, the top product of the year. Originated by a small company – Cepia LLC - with only 16 employees, this little plush and fuzzy battery-operated mini-hamster with a smart chip for artificial intelligence lists for approximately $10 and has won the hearts of most children. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Love_of_the_Lovable_Zhu_Zhu_Hamster_Pet.htm Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Love_of_the_Lovable_Zhu_Zhu_Hamster_Pet.htm By Kathy Harlin. Getting a pet can be a stressful experience, for both the humans and the animals. We learned first hand how creative a dog can be to escape, especially when it has a history of abuse and scared in its new surroundings. http://www.akgmag.com/article/The_Great_Sandini.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/The_Great_Sandini.htm By Lynda Forman. Your pet may not get to go on vacation with you, but they deserve special treatment when you're away. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Can_You_Leave_Your_Pets_Home_Alone_.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Can_You_Leave_Your_Pets_Home_Alone_.htm By Lynda Forman. Pets are a great responsibility, so if your child thinks they´re ready for a pet, it might be time to ask yourself some serious questions before making a commitment. http://www.akgmag.com/article/Deciding_if_Your_Child_is_Ready_for_a_Pet.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0600 http://www.akgmag.com/article/Deciding_if_Your_Child_is_Ready_for_a_Pet.htm