Pets are important to many families. Pets can be scaly, furry, or feathered. We have pets of different types in our home. We enjoy taking care of all of them. That is the crux of this PSA: Pets should be taken care of.
Pets are not...
Fashion statements.
Disposable.
Fodder for fights.
An inconvenience.
An experiment for a young child to take care of.
Folks that take in pets also take on the responsibility for taking care of those animals. If the whole plan is to mistreat the animal, then don't bother. If the plan is to neglect your pet, then you have no business having a pet. Once you keep the animal contained, especially indoors, then you need to make sure that the animal has food, water, and any other necessary items. You are taking on another living thing that will depend on you for its very life. If you are unwilling or unable to take care of the pet in a proper way, then don't get the pet.