I really want a pet. I just don't know which kind.

Question

1. I would LOVE a dog. But im not financially stable. I've had a yorkshire/pug a few months ago and it was hard. I also live in a condo which isn't a stable place to own a small dog. Im a dog lover but I was also considering a cat. But I've heard negative things about them. Such as that its hard to gain a companionship with them. I don't want a boring pet such as sea animals. Im not sure because my mom hates dogs.cats.or furry animals.

Answer 1

you could get a turtle then let it walk around your house or around your garden just make sure it doesn't get lost , or a parrot you could teach it to play mini basket ball with a small basket ball and you could teach it to put trash in the trash can , you could get a rabbit you can make it walk around your house, butterfly just have a lot of real flowers inside your house then feed it water with sugar, love birds, skunk, snake, fish it's not really boring if you manage to teach it to jump into a small hoop like a bracelet under water and over water! Don't try to gt a hamster if you want little maintenance for it because they need lot's of attention and could get lost easily or break out of their cage.

Answer 2

I just recently got a cat. I live in an apartment building and I am currently in college, hence finances are limited. When I got my kitten I had just taken my ferret to the vet and they were giving the kitten away. Luckily they gave me a lot of food samples for the kitten and some de-wormer for him. If possible contact various animal clinics and hospitals to see if they can help and that way you might give a jump start with free food samples. You can build companionship with cats I have only had the new kitten for a week and he is already attached to both me and my boyfriend. He is pretty low maintenance at the moment but that all evens out when its time to go to the vet. There are always coupons in the Sunday paper for cat food and various things so it possible to get a cat and not have a big problem with the upkeep.

Just a side note my boyfriend claims not to like animals and he has taken to the kitten more so than I have.  

Answer 3

If you're not financially stable, perhaps it would be best to reconsider bringing in any live animal.  Any pet requires money for its care throughout its life, especially vet bills, and you should only ever get a pet if you seriously believe you can take care of it for the rest of its life.

Answer 4

Cats are easy. They seem less emotionally dependant as a dog is but I can tell you they are as easily trained and every bit as affectionate.

Cats get just as lonely as dogs do if they are ignored.

I have had cats that people would laugh at because I walked them just like walking a dog with no leash. I would have them play fetch. roll over and play dead and all of that stuff.

Cats are not pack animals like dogs are but they are sociable if handled right.

The best seems to be your average every day American Tabby.

Cat hair can be a real pain to deal with though. Short hair is better than long hair as far as that goes, but it still goes everywhere.

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Sorry. I have a litter of 3 month old kittens here and they just started piling balls of paper on my foot. I think they want to play fetch.

I throw the paper balls and they run and fetch them until they get tired.

Then they can not find them until they want to play fetch again.

Not even if you throw them real close.

OK, I am not sure if I train them or the other way around.

Bye for now.

Answer 5

I really reccomend a younger cat like 2 years old. But dont buy the first cat you meet or see check out a few different breeders.

Answer 6

ok what ever bad things youve heard about cats are probbaly wrong, cats are loving kind creaures that acctually like to be played with. if you treat them right(feed them play with them pet them) they are really easily gotten along with i suggest them. but if your not a cat person and treat them wrong they dont like you back :) and aquatic animals are pretty easy to up keep you just feed them and your pretty much done the only thing is you cant snuggle like a dog or cat  

Answer 7

A pet rat is a lot like a dog. They will catch, give you kisses, potty train and a lot of other fun things if you want to take the time and train them. They don't bark but they can like a child get them selves into trouble. Your mom doesn't like furry animals so a rat maybe a hard sell for you. Go on line before you talk to her and get the pros's and con's and present them to her. Sit her down at the table and show her some pictures and info on them. You will have fun with one. Their not as dirty as some people say. You can also put a leash on them and walk them. Let your mom know that the two of you can walk him together and that way all 3 of you will get good quality time together.

If that doesn't work you might want to star liking fish.

           Good Luck

Answer 8

I love cats! This is coming from a person that owns a farm with chickens, horses, a zebra, four barn cats, two italian grey hounds, etc. Cats are great because they are loving but they do not cost much. You buy them litter, cat food, and a toy or two and they are happy. My cats are very friendly too.

Answer 9

iguana.mouse,hamster,barkless dog-basenji,,, cag

Answer 10

try a bunny. their sweet and easly trained . my bunny is good and i have a smallish house.

Answer 11

I can't comment on dogs, because I am a 'cat person' so don't know enough about canines to give advice there.

Being a cat person, I can tell you that the 'aloofness' of cats is generally a myth (though like any animal, they're all individuals). The difference between cats and dogs is that in the wild dogs are pack animals, while cats tend to be solitary. When domesticated, dogs feel that they have joined your pack, and usually treat you as the 'alpha' member. This means dogs defer and show affection in order to be protected and supported by you. Cats, on the other hand tend to view themselves as equals, and show affection only when they want to and if they like you.  My own cat is truly a big suck, and loves people (including our vet). She likes to sleep on my lap, play with me, etc. I was also lucky because her foster mother, socialized her well (my kitty is a feral rescue - a good place to find a cat is an organization that rescues and fosters ferals - read the descriptions on the websites - the rescue places want to find their kitties stable homes, so are usually honest about how friendly/not friendly each animal is).

All that said, a good pet between a dog and the boring sea monkies might be a GUINEA PIG. I've had guinea pigs on-and-off for my whole life, and they are nice, friendly, cute, little animals. If you handle them gently a lot when they are young, they grow-up to enjoying being held and petted. They're also easy to keep and relatively clean, and relatively inexpensive.  You just need to play with them and give them fresh water and pellets each day, and a bit of lettuce, carrot, apple, etc. for treats, and  keep their cage clean (I've never used the wood chips, which are supposed to be bad for their breathing - just lay newspaper fully across the bottom of the cage, then tear loose strips in that the piggy can move around and nest in - when it gets dirty roll it all up, put it in a bag and toss it). They're not the kind of animal that will learn to do tricks, but most of the ones I've had at least learned to recognize their names, and the sound of the pellet bucket and fridge door.

I guess the big draw back at your home would be that guinea pigs they are furry... Promise your mom you'll keep her/him in your room, and she might relent.

Good luck,

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Answer 12

Your "lower maintenance" animals like parakeets may be suitable for a condo.  They also tend to be cheaper.

If you live in a high rise condo I wouldn't get certain breeds of dog (like minpins) and probably not a cat either.

Cats are very interesting creatures, and surprisingly their coloration and breed can determine their personality.  Torties have bad attitudes, Siamese are smart, Persians--not so smart, female orange tabbies you do not want unless you want to get bitten all the time.

If you have the time and effort you could get a larger bird like a sun conure or any type of parrot or macaw.  

If I were you I would also check into the restrictions in your condo.  You may have to pay to keep an animal, or certain animals may not be allowed at all.

And whatever you do, don't get an animal from a pet shop.  The dogs and cats come from mills (and therefore are prone to diseases like parvo or distemper) and the exotics are shipped in bulk.  Whichever ones survive the transit get "sold."  Adopt from the Humane Society, SPCA, or local animal shelters.  Larger shelters can adopt out exotics like iguanas or parrots.

Answer 13

http://www.gomestic.com/Pets/Pros-and-Co...

read the link - its pros and cons of different pets..

DO NOT get any pet until your situation is more stable..

makes me wonder what happened to the dog?

Answer 14

well, no dog? what you should do is try to get a bunny, bird, or hamster. avoid cats. they are careless for you. dogs are the best, but i guess these would work.