I want a pet but i do not know what kind to get?

Question

any suggestions?

Answer 1

If you want some company get a cat or a dog...if you are looking for a simple pet fish are always nice.

Kittens and puppies are cute but they need constant attention.

Answer 2

If this is your first pet, I would recommend a small, easy to take care of pet, like a goldfish or a hamster. A dog or cat probably wouldn't be a great first choice, as they can be demanding. Do a little research. My first pet, which I got when I was 7, was a fish. They don't eat much food, and you just clean the tank every so often. It's not fun cleaning it though.

My second pet was a hamster, which I got when I was 8. They're very clean and usually go in the same place over and over again. You need to clean the cage out every week. The cage could get smelly if you give a hamster apples and stuff as well as food, as they store food for hard times. Also since they are nocturnal (awake at night if you don't know) they will get mad if you wake them up too much to play. And since they live short lives (usually around 2 years) that can be disappointing.

My third pet, which I still have, is a guinea pig. Guinea pigs are friendly, huggable, and very social. Their food bills don't go very high either, but they do require a lot of Vitamin C. They can get lonely, so it's best to buy two. A girl and girl would get along best. You would have to freshen out the cage every day and clean it out fully once a week. I think it's worth it, as they're great for a cuddle, but you may not like this.

I also currently own a dog. Depending on their size, they can eat a lot or eat little. They need a walk at least once a day, prefering two. You'd have to spend time (or money for a trainer) training them to be better pets. Plus there's a lot more. But they're very friendly and lovable, and they blend in right into the family.

There are lots more great pets out there (mice, rabbits, cats, whatever) but I just gave my views on what I've owned. Good luck with your new friend. (By the way, I'd avoid a lizard and the likes. They need A LOT of care.)

Answer 3

Hamster is good. Get a male with a nice temperment.

My daughter used to have a newt. Most boring pet in history, but a pet nonetheless.

I don't know how old or committed you are. Keep in mind dogs live 8-15 years and cats 10-18 years. Birds can live even longer - a parrot or macaw will probably outlive you and requires LOTS of care.

Think carefully about this. Keep in mind a pet like a cat/dog/parrot needs vet visits, shots, and lots of your attention. Also a dog will need to be boarded if you are leaving it for longer than about 12 hours, a cat can be left alone for up to 3-4 days,and a large bird like a parrot needs very special care. If you are not prepared to seriously commit try a hamster or fish - it'll cost less than $100 and should run it's course in a couple of years.

Answer 4

Think about what you can keep. Do you have the time and money for a dog, they need an awful lot of attention. Cats are better if you have the money but not that much time as they're a lot more independent. Try starting off with a small pet maybe, like a hamster, if it doesn't die of starvation, you're ready for a bigger one. Sorry, only joking, get what you connect with. If it's a first time pet you may wish to adopt a rescue pet, rather than a baby animal, as they are often a lot calmer and less stress full, but they do need as much care and love as any other, if not more.
Take care

Answer 5

First look to see what your time commitment to a pet can be.
How many hours a day plus how many years do they live.

Next you need to look at the maintenance level of the pet. What could the possible ailments be as they age? Vet costs, grooming costs, the amount and cost of food they will consume.

Then go to a yahoo group for that particular pet and or breed and ask some questions. Become totally educated before you make a purchase.

So many people don't follow the steps and then end up with "throw - a - way" pets... It is a shame.

I am so glad to see a future responsible pet owner... someone that will "ask" before they leap..

YOU ARE TOPS IN MY BOOK
GOOD LUCK

Answer 6

That depends ont he effort youw ant to put in. If you want something cuddly but wont be a nuisance and needs walks, then a kitten. If you want something that will love the attention, a puppy. If youw ant something that you can be responsible for but not need to worry much about, I would try a hermit crab or tree frogs. If you want something that is neat and that you can just look at, I would recommend a lizard or a turtle. If you want something that you can watch and still touch, I would recommend a bird. I have all these, minus the kitten. Some are easier than others but I find them all to be very interesting. A pet is a HUGE responsibility no matter how much attention it might need. All need food and cleaning. think of what your schedule and expense would allow, do the research FIRST. Some animals require very adequate homes to survive. Good luck.

Answer 7

the kind of pet you get depends upon what kind of animal you can tolerate in your face and how much work you arew willing to do for a critter.how much time you want to/are able to spend with the animal.
every critter has speciasl needs. can you deal with that??
can you find time every day many times every day to walk a doggie?
do yu puke at the site of doodoo??

figger out what you can tolerate--animal puke on you, doodoo in your hands and what rewards are from having a copanion yo have totake care of-----no one can tell you what kind of pet to get. someone might tell you to get a wolf when you ca n only tolerate a turtle-------
go to a pet warehouse store to lookk around and see what is involved with each type of critter and think about it for a while--is there one that ju,mped out at you as far as what you like bestr????go to a humane shelter also and look at the animals and talk with the human there to find out more about animals there and why they get there. go to a rescure shelter and talk with the people there and find out how the animals got there.
think about everything these peiople say and thin about the cute animals and figger out where to go from there--by then you should have an idea.there is no such thing as a low maintenance pet.......maybe a turtle or chameleon........
remember--this is to be a companion---choose well, sweetie.
and enjoy your choice!

Answer 8

What's your lifestyle like? Are you often home or often out of the house? Active? How much time do you have to commit to an animal? Do you prefer caged or something that will wander the house while you're there or not, or something that you can take outside in good weather to play with you? How much space do you have in your home? Do you live somewhere where certain animals are prohibited? Allergies? Allergies in the family? Cleaning needs? How much money are you willing to put aside for them?

After these questions, there's a whole other layer of questions. If you're active and like to do things like go running, a dog would be good, specifically an energetic breed which are usually medium breeds. If you like to just sit at home, whether being energetic or not, cats are good for stay-at-home people, generally. They can also be taken outside on good days. If you're picky about fur, dogs and cats both shed but short-coated dogs shed much less.

If you like caged animals, consider a guinea pig, ferret, rabbit, hamster, bird, chinchilla... Keep in mind that exotics like these run up some higher costs because they're more specialized and need more specific care than common dogs or cats. They need quality bedding, like Carefresh (no pine or cedar or corn cob - they're all killers), many toys, time out of the cage, special quality food (ie. hamsters on all seeds call for obesity and an unhealthy balance). If you're willing to put up with some noise, birds will almost constantly want to converse with you. Guinea pigs often squeak.

If you want a reptile, you'll need a spacious tank with lots of special lighting, a water dripper, things like that. They also like time out of the tank. They need things to climb, often live food, and a plethora of species-specific lists upon lists of stuff.

If you don't want to have to do any of that, whether it be due to lifestlye, work, or other time constraint, get some fish. Get a nice, big tank and fill it with some gravel (neon colours tend to be bad), good food, a filter, and you'll just have to feed them and clean their tank regularly.

This is a very vague question. Maybe if you narrowed it, I could narrow down all these possibilites for you. Just remember - whatever you decide on, research it and make sure it's the best suited pet for you. Also, one of the best things you can do is check out a local animal rescue or humane society and see if an animal there already has a pre-determined personality that matches with yours.

Answer 9

Electronic Pets such as Sony Aibo (Dog), Handheld Tamaguchi or The Sims 2 Pet or Human Robotic (i Robot).

Answer 10

How much time,room and money for expenses do you have? If you are renting,what does the lease contract say? If you have a home,does it have a fenced back yard? Are you willing to commit a lifetime to a living animal that REQUIRES and DEMANDS time and attention from you? I've owned dogs for over 40 years. My healthy dogs cost me at least $1200 a year in food,vet care,vaccines and other expenses. Are you prepared to budget for your animal?