I'm not sure about what I would like to get. Dogs need alot of care and I want to be there to love them. But I work two jobs. I just want to have some company. I was thinking about getting some fish, but they can be boring. I had to give my dog and cat to my parents because I didn't have time to care for them properly and I want them to know they're loved. I've never been without a pet. Any ideas?
2006-08-29 05:58:29 · 20 answers · asked by Shadow Dance 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for their answers, I appreciate that you've taken the time to help me think through this. I guess for now I can manage without a pet, though it is hard, but they do deserve love and care. Maybe when my schedule settles down a bit and I have a bit more time I'll get a rat...they are so cute!
2006-08-30 04:52:34 · update #1
Get two rats. They don't cost much ($20) plus you can feed them the vegetables you eat. They sleep a lot so if your home during the night then they will play with you. Plus, you don't have to pick up huge droppings of poop! But, you still will need to clean the cages and stuff. You can even make your own cage! And they don't bite. They only bite if they are afraid so you can't interact with them for like the first couple days. You have to let them get used to the their new environment. Well, I hope this helps! Good luck!
2006-08-29 06:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by Coco 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, why don't you try to get a pet that does not need that much of attention like a turtle, or a frog. Also if you don't want to get a new pet then what about you set an agenda for yourself and see when you can visit your pets and when you can't so that way they can see you and you can still keep your job. Maybe you can try weekends or when you have a vacation.
2006-08-29 06:09:18 · answer #2 · answered by Paradox3883 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rats - they're interactive, but they're small and don't need much space. If you get two (of the same sex), they can also keep each other company while you're not there. They're intelligent, can be taught tricks, are big enough to play with, and are NOT prone to biting (unlike hamsters and some other rodents).
The only downside IMHO is that their lifespan is so short *3-4 years) and they're prone to tumors in their old age.
But they make MARVELOUS pets. Definitely get more than one, though.
2006-08-29 06:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Black bear hamsters are adorable & less prone to bite then other hamsters. Hamsters are solitary critters & don't require constant attention, a little daily handling is enough. One alone is best or they may fight & injure each other.
We've had 2 over the years & both proved to be excellent pets. They only live appx. 2 yrs.
2006-08-29 06:10:30 · answer #4 · answered by Ivyvine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lizard. They're pretty fun, and it doesn't look like he'd care whether you were there or not, because a reptilian brain is only the core of a human's.
2006-08-29 06:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by Em 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FISH! If you're not home much, you don't really need a pet right now. They deserve better.
2006-08-29 06:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you said fish are boring, but what about getting some really pretty fish and setting up a salt water tank or a fresh water tank? I went to a friend's house and he had a salt water tank and all I could do was sit and stare at the fish for like...2 hours! They were amazing.
Rats ARE prone to biting...we have two at the shelter I volunteer at. If you don't interact with them often, they get aggressive. If you stick your fingers too close to the outside of the cage, they think it's food and bite them. They are nearsighted. Trust me...I've been bitten by one of our rats twice in the matter of a week just trying to give him water.
2006-08-29 06:03:44 · answer #7 · answered by Amber 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think this is an excellent question. Rehoming a retired greyhound is compassionate and decent thing to do. These poor creatures work for the entertainment of humans and deserve a break. In fact I would like to take the whole thing one step further and suggest that rather than rehoming a retired, greyhound, why not retire a rehomed greyhound? Think of the happy look on the little citters face ..... "What, I don't have to chase that stupid plastic rabbit anymore?" ..............
2016-03-17 04:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a hamster is pretty low maintenance- besides, all you have to do is clean it's cage once a week + replace it's food and water every day. it'll enjoy being handled as well as exercising on it's hamster wheel. also, hamsters can be fun to watch at night when they are most active- they scurry around their cage and stuff food into their cheek pouches! i suggest you get a golden hamster, otherwise known as a syrian hamster.
2006-08-29 06:52:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you start a hobby rather than get a pet. There are so many different hobbies you could try. They also are good time fillers. Also, hobbies don't mind if you don't have time for them. If you don't have the time a pet needs, it's really not fair to them. Please reconsider your desire for getting a pet.
2006-08-29 06:14:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋