Like with most things it is fine to have pets around children, as long as you don;t leave them alone.
At this stage, I would be more concerned if Mary had a cat. I have cats and love them dearly but you have to be so careful as cats like warm, snug places and have been known to get in the cot/pram with the baby and that is obviously very dangerous.
Apart from things like that it is wonderful to grow up with animals, I can't imagine not having a pet in my life.
At this stage, I would be more concerned if Mary had a cat. I have cats and love them dearly but you have to be so careful as cats like warm, snug places and have been known to get in the cot/pram with the baby and that is obviously very dangerous.
Apart from things like that it is wonderful to grow up with animals, I can't imagine not having a pet in my life.