Pros and Cons of Common Pets

Pet Type	Shedding?	Needs Exercise?	Price	Size	Affection Level (0-10)	Other Notes
Dog	Yes(usually)	Yes	$$$	Varies	10	Requires more overall work Will play for hours Playing with dogs releases endorphins, the natural feel-happy chemical
Cat	Yes	Not really	$$	Small-Medium	3	Aloof More hands-off
Fish	No		$$	Medium(w/average tank)	0	Requires constant maintenance of tank Very delicate Prone to disease. Usually curable with medicine for the water Calming to watch