{"id":22,"date":"2017-02-20T16:04:37","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T16:04:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegoodshepherdhumanesociety.com\/?p=22"},"modified":"2023-02-12T11:50:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-12T11:50:22","slug":"best-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegoodshepherdhumanesociety.com\/best-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Pets to Have in 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
A pet<\/strong> brings a whole new dimension to a person\u2019s life, requiring constant care and maintenance but offering its unique kind of love in return. Deciding on which pet to buy is a pretty big decision that demands a certain amount of deliberation, and to help you out on that front here is a look at the best pets to have in 2023 for an American.<\/p>\n 1. Freshwater Fish<\/strong><\/p>\n With approximately 142 million freshwater fish being owned by the people of the United States, they are undoubtedly the most popular pet of choice for most, and it\u2019s not difficult to understand why. They require very little care, are notoriously inexpensive, available in all shapes, colors and sizes, not to mention that their aquarium<\/strong> can also double as a decorative piece for the room.<\/p>\n 2. Cats<\/strong><\/p>\n With around 88 million registered cats in the United States, they are the second most common type of pet chosen by Americans and there are a few reasons for that. Once again, cats tend to require little care beyond feeding and changing the litter, bringing a soft and quiet sense of calmness to their home. While some claim that cats don\u2019t love us the way other pets do, the truth is that they display and demand as much affection as anyone else.<\/p>\n