What pet?

pagan queen · 02-09-2013, 04:21 PM

It's my daughters 19th birthday soon and she doesn't know what she wants except a kitten. I wont let her have one because we have birds. I am trying to find her something cute and furry but what? We have guinea pigs, a dog, she doesn't want a bird or a tortoise, we have a bearded dragon. Can anyone recommend something that's not a rat, mouse, hamster, gerbil, chincilla or degu. She suggested a rabbit but wants to keep it inside except in summer when it would have a run in the garden but I know they need lots of space and her bedroom is not ideal.

emma_mcraf · 02-09-2013, 06:11 PM

Chipmunks!!

Merlin M · 02-09-2013, 06:16 PM

Snake? (was then first thing Russ though of when I asked him...) there is nothing nicer and more cuddly than a snake...

emma_mcraf · 02-09-2013, 06:18 PM

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Snake? (was then first thing Russ though of when I asked him...) there is nothing nicer and more cuddly than a snake...

That's my idea of a nightmare.......

I have such a deep fear of them, it's awful.

Merlin M · 02-09-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by emma_mcraf

That's my idea of a nightmare.......

I have such a deep fear of them, it's awful.

That is understandable!

I like rats but could never keep them as pets as I can't handle them, hate the way their tails wrap rung your wrist etc...

emma_mcraf · 02-09-2013, 06:30 PM

My friend has four rats in a gorgeous cage with hammocks and all sorts but I wouldn't really want to hold one either....

pagan queen · 02-09-2013, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by emma_mcraf

Chipmunks!!

Nice idea but just had a look and they need so much space, she'd have to move out of her room for them

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Originally Posted by Merlin M

Snake? (was then first thing Russ though of when I asked him...) there is nothing nicer and more cuddly than a snake...

Same as Emma, not a snake lover.

emma_mcraf · 02-09-2013, 06:41 PM

Pygmy hedgehogs?
A capybara for the garden.....wouldn't that be lovely?!

pagan queen · 02-09-2013, 06:55 PM

I have been looking a hedgehogs, not the most cuddly animal but really cute.
I'd love a capybara, they look like giant guinea pigs.

You can buy meerkats now. That is just so sad, they need company of their own kind and lots of them. I bet most are kept alone in tiny cages.

pagan queen · 02-09-2013, 06:58 PM

We have had so many rats I've lost count. They are wonderful pets and so clever. The only downside is they only live about 3 years and it's heart breaking when they die, it's like losing a dog, they are so loving.

02-09-2013, 04:21 PM	#1
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	What pet? It's my daughters 19th birthday soon and she doesn't know what she wants except a kitten. I wont let her have one because we have birds. I am trying to find her something cute and furry but what? We have guinea pigs, a dog, she doesn't want a bird or a tortoise, we have a bearded dragon. Can anyone recommend something that's not a rat, mouse, hamster, gerbil, chincilla or degu. She suggested a rabbit but wants to keep it inside except in summer when it would have a run in the garden but I know they need lots of space and her bedroom is not ideal. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

02-09-2013, 06:11 PM	#2
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Chipmunks!! __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

02-09-2013, 06:16 PM	#3
Merlin M Senior Member Adult Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 4,186	Snake? (was then first thing Russ though of when I asked him...) there is nothing nicer and more cuddly than a snake... __________________ 1:1:1 Horsfields (Misha, Amber and Teabag) 1:0:0 Dog: Rocco, Rottweiler cross 1 husband (Russ)

02-09-2013, 06:30 PM	#6
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	My friend has four rats in a gorgeous cage with hammocks and all sorts but I wouldn't really want to hold one either.... __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

02-09-2013, 06:41 PM	#8
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	Pygmy hedgehogs? A capybara for the garden.....wouldn't that be lovely?! __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

02-09-2013, 06:55 PM	#9
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	I have been looking a hedgehogs, not the most cuddly animal but really cute. I'd love a capybara, they look like giant guinea pigs. You can buy meerkats now. That is just so sad, they need company of their own kind and lots of them. I bet most are kept alone in tiny cages. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

02-09-2013, 06:58 PM	#10
pagan queen Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 6,073	We have had so many rats I've lost count. They are wonderful pets and so clever. The only downside is they only live about 3 years and it's heart breaking when they die, it's like losing a dog, they are so loving. __________________ 1.0.1 TG Ibera 1.0.0 Chinese Frise dog 0.1.0 African Grey Parrot 0.1.0 Hahns Macaw 0.1.0 Pearly Conure 0.2.0 Guinea Pigs 0.2.0 Chickens 1.0.0 Bearded Dragon 7.4.0 Budgies 1.1.0 Cockatiels 1.3 Kids 1 Husband

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