Kim Beckman
SLM 521
Summer 2005
Dropin 4
Purchasing a Pet
Dear Students,
You will be using the following web sites to help you gather information on the cost of the following pets. Complete the following chart and if the item is not needed then draw a line through it. For example, a fish will not need a cage.

Pet Co



What
Is
The

Best
Pet?
Cost of Pet Chart
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Dog |
Cat |
Hamster |
Rabbit |
Bird |
Fish |
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water/food dishes |
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cage |
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bedding |
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tank/ equipment |
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Toys |
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collar/ leash |
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Other Things |
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Total |
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Total the cost of the items. Choose the pet you would buy and explain why it would be the best pet to purchase. Write your answer below.