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Pet Anonymous
Im thinking of getting a pet next year. I want something which wont mind living in a small place, doesnt need access to a garden and i can let it out in my room to run around.

Im thinking of a cat, rabbit, hamster. Any other interesting pet you can think of? Hopefully ones that like lots of attention.
>> Anonymous
FERRETS!
>> Anonymous
>>95330
Rabbits are poopmachines, but awfuly cute!

>>95340

YUS! FERRETS!!
>> Anonymous
rabbits suck shit. they're a lot of work for 0 emotional rewards. ferret/cat/dog/cockatiel/small parrot are great pets if you want something smart enough to interact with.
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Sugar gliders live for attention and close companionship.

A cat is fine too
>> Anonymous
rat mouse?
>> Anonymous
>>95345

I have to defend bunnydom!

Rabbits are cute pets, can really get snuggly if you take care of them well, and they're not actually a lot of work once you get them settled. ;)

My bunnies are "wild" because we keep them in the backyard with their own pen and such, but now that they've passed "puberty", one of my bunnies is EXTREMELY attached to me for some reason. You just need to know how bunnies show their affection and how you can show them that you like them.

Which I didn't when I got them but that doesn't seem to matter much to them.

So fuck you, rabbits do not suck shit and they're the cutest things ever. I'd get more later in my life if I get my own house, without a doubt.
>> Anonymous
>>95345
Not true.

I have rabbits and they're always happy to see me. They're endlessly amusing, and thrilled to get attention. True, they do take a big commitment, but I think it's worth it.

If you are seriously considering rabbits, keep in mind all of the care they will need:
-spay/neuter (if you don't adopt, but I recommend adopting them)
-cleaning a litterbox multiple times a week (I clean mine 2-3 times per week)
-breakfast and dinner of pellets and 3 types of fresh greens
-exercise as often as possible (minimum of an hour every other day)
-constant supply of fresh hay (non-alfalfa) and water
-wood chew toys
-cage IN THE HOUSE with plenty of room to stretch out - no wire bottoms!
-monthly nail trimming
-Get a bonded pair of buns if you work long hours so they don't get sick from boredom and loneliness

That's alot of work, definitely. However, you'll have a very sweet and completely quiet pet who's fun to watch and interact with. I've found with bunnies that the more you put into them (attention wise) the more you'll get back.
>> Anonymous
Get an iguana if you live in a warm climate, they can get big enough that they're like a dog and you can even put them on a leash and take them outside on your shoulders when you want.

If not, I've got to go with a cat. I hate rodents.
>> Anonymous
Cat: Depends on the cat you get. I've had really awesome mellow cats that were attached to me at the hip and cats that were a lot more aloof.

Rabbit: Only had experience with a giant breed but he was very, very affectionate. Super cool animal. Lot more care involved though..>>95557is absolutely right as far as needs go.

Hamsters: Temperament depends on sex/breed/how much handling they get. Other small animals are often the same way, with some more likely to be affectionate.. rats probably top this, no personal experience with ferrets but I know they're a handful, guinea pigs are vocal and can end up as really well-adjusted, social pets..
>> Anonymous
Mice are about as awesome as rats, but you can't leave them on their own, as they will totally hide someplace dumb and you won't be able to find them.
>> Anonymous
Rats are win.

I worked at both a pet store and a veterinary clinic during high school/college, and by far my favorite pet was the rat. They are very low maintenance, quiet, clean, and low odor (well, females are low odor anyway). They love attention and being petting, and you can give them free run time around your house. My rats learned to come to me by name. They have rather dog-like personalities.

Ferrets are pretty cool, too, though. They tend to be smellier and require more care than rats, though.