Lesson 11. Reading Practice. 1. Read the text and give it a title. Common pets in Belarus are cats and dogs, but also rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds (such as budgies) and goldfish. People often get a young animal as a pet (such as a kitten or puppy rather than a fully-grown cat or dog). Some people buy their pet from a petshop, but it’s also common to get an animal from a rescue shelter, such as a dog’s home.