Tom "House Pets" gives an idea of the species and breeds of animals, birds, fish, who have long become man's best friends and his faithful companions. The book is devoted to the daily care of them, their origin, habits, illnesses, breeding, exhibitions, clubs ... In addition, readers will receive good advice: which animals to keep at home is undesirable or simply dangerous. Among the authors of the articles are famous writers, well-known specialists from Moscow State University and the Russian Academy of Sciences, employees of the Moscow Zoo, experienced veterinarians . The book is intended for high school children, biology teachers, parents, and anyone who has a deep unselfish attachment to pets. ASSISTANT , FRIENDS , MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY Pets in Mythology , Religion and Culture (Alexey Kalugin) 16 Pet selection (Marina Kornilova) 23 Veterinary Service (Victoria Krutova) , 28 The Law and Pets (Alexey Kalugin) 34 ADDITIONAL Skulls Mouse - Heroes of Hellas (Elena Kotenkova) - 17. Rat - a symbol of happiness (Elena Kotenkova) - 79. Pegasus, Centaurs and Unicorn (Nikolai Mysurian) - 20. The Animal World in the Fine Arts (Nikolaj Maisu-ryang) - 27. The Bird Market (Nikolaj Mysuryan) - 27. How to choose a veterinary clinic (Victoria Krutova) - 30. Euthanasia (Victoria Krutova) - 32. Conservation of wild animals (Nikolai Mysuryan) - 36. From the new Criminal Code. Article 245. Cruelty to animals - 37. Draft law “On keeping pets in the city of Moscow” (Nikolai Mysuryan) - 39. The Last Refuge for Pets (Nikolai Mysuryan) - 40. Dog Origins (Nikolai Mysuryan) 44 Dog breeds (Nikolai Mysuryan) 53 Dog selection and acquisition (Victoria Krutova) 78 Dog behavior (Marina Shirokova) 91