Usually, I am completely, absolutely against giving pets to kids for Christmas. However, for these little guys, I’ll make an exception. Zhu Zhu hamsters are the perfect gift for children who want a Christmas pet. They look and act very much like a living, breathing hamster, but they are actually interactive, robotic  pets. They even have hamster accessories like balls and fun houses.
Fur Real Friends are another pet I can recommend for Christmas. The baby parrot I looked at was very realistic acting and a lot of fun to play with.
Thinking that a robotic toy, no matter how lifelike, is …read more

So, your child wants a puppy or kitten for Christmas and you’re thinking about making his or her dreams come true. Christmas pets are a wonderful idea, right? Actually, Christmas is one of the worst times to get a real, live puppy. There are visitors, events to attend, toys to play with…And if you’re living in a climate with four seasons, there’s the special joy of doing walkies at 4 am in a foot of snow!
If you really want to get your child a live pet and are ready to take on most of its care if your child can’t …read more