Best Small Furry Pet - Page 5

the chi · 04-23-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I hate snakes with a passion. Growing up shooting water mocassins out of your yard will do that to you I guess. The only good snake is one that is burning in my yard to warn his pals. I am not a fan of lizards or other reptiles.

I like rats, but I don't that A will want one. I want to get something should wouldn't mind having in the house since she will have to take care of it too.

I wouldn't mind a bird, haven't ruled one out.

Birds are icky nasty things...if she doesnt want to deal with an animal when you arent home, get something small in a cage...Im still on the flying squirrel, Sugar gliders! They do require socialization and interaction, but are tiny, easy to carry around while you are just putting around the house, and cute enough A might like it some.

rogue · 04-23-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I hate snakes with a passion. Growing up shooting water mocassins out of your yard will do that to you I guess. The only good snake is one that is burning in my yard to warn his pals. I am not a fan of lizards or other reptiles.

I love snakes but fuck a water mocassin!

Those fuckers are evil!!!!

Some lizards make cools pets.

Porkchop · 04-23-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Bird? Birds are all maintenance and zero to no fun IMHO.

My friend has 4 birds in a big enclosure in his downstairs living room. One is a big grey African Parrot, and the other is a yellow crested cockatoo. Then there is two smaller ones. The grey parrot is a bitch, he only will be handled by drew. The cockatoo will fly right up to your shoulder and sit there. He speaks as well! When she is hungry, she imitates drew's mom and says "Dreeewww, go feed the birds." She can do R2-D2, the cats meow, and the phone. He only has to clean the newspaper every couple days....

On the aquatic level, how about a shark??? Really cool, but mihgt cost ya about $7,000....

cuttle · 04-23-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I hate snakes with a passion.

but what about a furry snake????

Digifox · 04-23-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by rogue

Well, since you said furry animals, I guess reptiles are out of the question.

Rats make most excellent pets. I prefer them over gerbils and hamsters. My son had a pet rat for a long time. It was funny to see him riding his bike down the street with the rat sitting on his shoulder.

Even though you said furry, have you thought about a bird? Some make really cool pets too.

NO DO NOT EVER suggest a Bird unless you Say Baby Cockatil!
NEVER get a Amazon Parrot or Paraket!
Both are annoying as fuck!

MILK · 04-23-2009, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Digifox

NO DO NOT EVER suggest a Bird unless you Say Baby Cockatil!
NEVER get a Amazon Parrot or Paraket!
Both are annoying as fuck!

Actually I recommend NEVER GETTING ANY KIND OF BIRD - EVER!! I have an African Grey and a Senegal parrot. I've had the grey 14 years and the senegal 13. I will never get used to the beeping burglar alarms, microwaves, alarm clocks, my sons wild play screaming when he was 2... I could go on and on and on..

They will be with me forever but birds just shouldn't be kept as pets IMO. Obviously I didn't feel that way before getting them.. Anyway, keeping birds in cages in wrong - I mean you don't get a dog and then cut off its legs do you?

Amber Lamps · 04-23-2009, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Salt water aquarium. You don't have to deal with fur all over the place or the possibility to having an allergy to the animal. Low maintenance really compared to cats and dogs, you dont have to walk them and you can leave for a few days and notr have to hire a pet sitter or take them to a kennel. If they get sick you can let them die and just buy more. No expensive vet bills.. and the biggest reason. It is very relaxing to watch the fish swim around.

Yea I mentioned fish as well. It really doesn't sound like your wife wants to have a lot of interaction with whatever you get. It might be best to get something that won't need a lot of care when you're gone.

Archren · 04-23-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Salt water aquarium. You don't have to deal with fur all over the place or the possibility to having an allergy to the animal. Low maintenance really compared to cats and dogs, you dont have to walk them and you can leave for a few days and notr have to hire a pet sitter or take them to a kennel. If they get sick you can let them die and just buy more. No expensive vet bills.. and the biggest reason. It is very relaxing to watch the fish swim around.

Except from what my older sister tells me.. a salt water aquarium can get expensive in a hurry.