By Pia Silvani, CPDT-KA, CCBC Raising a pet that will grow to become a special friend to the children is something many families look forward to with excitement. Lots of parents have fond memories of the dogs and cats with which they shared their own childhoods. Others, who grew up without a pet, can’t wait to finally have that special animal they’ve wanted for as long as they can remember. Few would disagree that there’s almost nothing that compares to that unique and ev