Pets minus mess

For children who want a pet but can't quite face filling a food bowl or mucking out a pen every day, the RSPCA's Perfect Pets line offers an alternative in the animal charity's mission to promote responsible pet ownership. This month it's launching a dozen Perfect Pets collectable figurines, along with its line of fashion tops and a set of greeting cards available at various retailers across the country. Children can get to know favourite characters among the dogs, cats and small furry animals who reside at the website www.rspcaperfectpets.com, which also gives cautious advice about what's involved in caring...