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crazy_username: 2 months ago

Im hoping for a pet for christmas or my b. day what should i ask for dog, cat, or hamster/guinea pig

I WANT A PET!

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MistySerra: 2 months ago

I would love a snake, but my dad hates them, so it's a no until I am no longer in "his" house. My mom could care less, and would let me get one. Depending on what you want, and what your parents don't want, this pet can be anything you are ready to handle. I suggest not getting a Chameleon, Boa Constrictor, or python (Ball Pythons are OK, they only get 3-5 feet long) because chameleons need special cages, lighting, and humidity needs that re not suitable to a bust person because they often kill their pet because they weren't able to mist the cage, feed it, or something. Boa Constrictors and Pythons (except Ball Pythons) get up to 10 - 25 feet in length, depending on the species. They are VERY strong. Dogs and Cats are popular choices for a first-time owner, but BEWARE some dogs are not for some people!!! Huskies have a strong hunting instinct and may kill a cat or other small animal. Great Danes can drag a 232 cousin of mine across a field and back. Depends what you like, what your parents will allow, and what is suited for a BEGINNER pet owner.

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

i used to have 2 red tail boas

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MistySerra: 2 months ago

Oooh, those are sooo awesome! My aunt had one she NEVER handled and it was mean as mean can be, but when she gave him to me for a 2 month vacation, he was a puppy dog when I was done socializing him. Are they all that easy to get tame and sweet?

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

they need time to get to know you one cralled into my bros bed and the snake didnt do anything but my bro screamed and ran away

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MistySerra: 2 months ago

Ah, well, he warmed up to me pretty quick, how long does it take for them to get to know you?

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

i dont know i was either 1, 2, or 3

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MistySerra: 2 months ago

ooh, ok.

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davantesaskin12: 2 months ago

a dog!

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Zeketheimpailer: 2 months ago

dog is the easiest to care for, then cats...
hamsters and guinea pigs are very stinky if you don't clean their cages very regularly.
So, go for what you feel you can handle, and ask.... or something

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nia1078: 2 months ago

hamster

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AskingVictoria: 2 months ago

Cat xD!

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ctr1: 2 months ago via iPhone

Dogs are a lot of work! You gotta play with it and walk it. Cats are easy but less interactive

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

but some are really fun to play with like a malteese

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lilyisabelieber: 2 months ago via iPhone

A dog

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sisters171: 2 months ago

Get a lab they are great dogs :) trust me

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

i always wanted a lab or a golden retriever

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sisters171: 2 months ago

Labs are better cuz you don't have to groom them as much or barley any

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crazybirdlady67: 2 months ago

It really depends on how old you are, how much responsibility you want and how long you want that responsibility to last. For example birds are more affectionate than a lot of people realize but the care varies with the size of the bird as well as how long it will live. Parakeets don't require much and usually live 3-5 years but a Macaw requires a great deal of time, expense, space and can live over 100 years. That would mean spending your entire life living around your birds needs, what if you wanted to leave the country, join the military, go to college or die before the bird does?

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

idont really want a bird

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crazybirdlady67: 2 months ago

Then don't get one :) My nephew just went through the same thing and ended up with a baby white rabbit. Remember though to check on the lifespan of whatever you decide, smaller dogs usually live longer than large dogs.

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crazy_username: 2 months ago

how?

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crazybirdlady67: 2 months ago

his dad found it for him. I would recommend an internet search for breeders in your area. Check newspapers in classifieds and ask local pet stores.

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henrysmom: 2 months ago via iPhone

Christmas? I think you just missed it.

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MistySerra: 2 months ago

Probably meant THIS YEAR'S christamas... Lol

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Lyra_stone: 2 months ago

A rat! They are super smart and super sweet! They potty train themselves and can learn their names. I have two.

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JamieRosales: 2 months ago via iPhone

Rabbits are food to care for. But they need to have their cage cleaned almost 2 times a week.

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