I want a good pet...?

Question

I would like a pet that is loving, friendly, playful, and "trained". By trained I mean -I can let it go in the house and it wont go try to hide and run from me.- Not a dog or cat. Something like a rabbit or ferret. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I recommend a ferret then, they are sweet, smart, loyal and easier to train.

Answer 2

If you are trying to find something different other than a dog or cat, I would definetly suggest something besides a ferret or chinchilla.

Ferrets have a funky smell and have and the two my friend owned had a tendency to bite fingers. This may have been a trait unique to his two ferrets but, I wouldn't bet on it.

Chinchillas are similiar to guinea pigs and aren't very affectionate. If you are trying to develop a real bond with a pet these are both a poor choice. You also have the issue of smell again.

A rabbit can be litter boxed trained. But you have to be careful. Personal experience here if you are holding a rabbit and they get scared they will scratch the hell out of you. Their back feet are very very sharp. They are naturally a timid creature, and most do not become very affectionate. But you could get lucky and find one that is. One more word of caution they love to chew on things. Base board along you walls, carpeting, etc.

I would suggest re-evaluating the idea of a cat or dog. There are many many breeds that you may find to your liking.

If this is still not your choice then you could also try a mongoose. I hear they are very good pets if you get one very early in age. However, before you get any unusual, exotic pets, you will need to find out what your city and housing codes allow. Also talk to a vet before purchasing any animal that way you can find out exactly what care and handling will be necessary.

Good Luck in you search.

Answer 3

rabbit and ferrets tend to hide from ya.
consider a gold fish or a puppy u can train.

Answer 4

u could always get a bunny... they are really cheap and because easter is kinda coming up they will be easy to get. bunnies are also very friendly and cute : )
i have never seen a ferret as a pet therefore i dont really no about them
maybe a guinea pig?
or a chinchilla lol

Answer 5

i also recommend a ferret.

ferrets can be litterbox trained (females are better at doing this). ferrets are definitely playful, entertainging, intelleligent (they can learn tricks, like one of my ferrets was trained to climb up my leg for her toy snake), and they are very funny. they also love to be held, and are very affectionate. if you take it for a walk, or let it get really tired, it will fall asleep in your arms :) (mine did this) they are sooo cute!!

here is more info. on them:

http://www.hugawoozel.com/ferretcare.html

good luck with your decision!!

Answer 6

I would reccomend a guinea pig.They are a very looking type of animal.And they arn't that hard too keep.

Ferrets can sometimes be quite smelly
And rabbits kick and scratch like mad

Good Luck!

Answer 7

I suggest a hamster but you need to let them on a couch or bed for them to get used to you. make sure you don't have a snake and if you have a cat or dog don't get a hamster or keep them or it away from the hamster.

Answer 8

TOY POODLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I HAD ONE AND THEY ARE SO SWEET AND THEY R NOT HARD TO TRAIN! AND THEY R FUN! BUT THEY R THE CUTIEST WHEN THEY R JUST BORN! OOO AND THE BEST PART ABOUT THEM IS THAT THEY DON'T SHEAD. THEY R RELLY GOOD DOGS. GET ONE! THEY LIVE LONG TO. WELL AT LEAST TO THE AGE THEY R SUPPOSTED TO LIVE.(15)

Answer 9

a ferret is great for that but they smell...i cant really think of anything else

Answer 10

i think a paret cuz i the future u can talk with him or a rabbit cuz they are so :) Q