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I am trying to talk my husband into getting a pet. We don't really want a dog because we live in an apartment and we don't think that would be fair to the little fella, we don't want cats because my hubby is allergic, no fish because they are boring and I really just want something cuddly. We just had a baby last month but she passed away just recently. I guess it's just a way to fill a hole in my heart for awhile but I will never forget my little baby girl. Does anyone have any ideas for what pet would be a good choice for us?
a mature to senior dog would be ok in an apartment..... as would a younger dog as long as you made sure that its exercise requirements were met every day......
otherwise, maybe a house rabbit?? i don't know enough about them though to provide any more advice.......
Well, they're not exactly "cuddly," but I love having my snakes!! They're easy to care for (you can literally forget about them for a week without ill effects), beautiful to look at, and actually do have personalities. If you really want something fuzzy, though, I'd suggest a guinea pig... I kept those for years, and they are really adorable little creatures. Much more work than a reptile, but not really hard to care for in general. You'll just have to provide fresh produce 2x/day, continuous supply of pellets & hay, fresh water, and cage cleanings once a week. They reward your hard work with lots of wheeks, squeals, and cute "popcorning" (hopping) around their cage.
P.S. Cavies, as they're commonly known, are also very sociable - and therefore do best in same-gender pairs & trios.
I would suggest a guinea pig, a rabbit or a ferret.
As long as you understand whatever pet you get is a long-term commitment, someone you will have to be willing to care for for several years, any pet would be happy to have a loving home.
Btw, I skimmed over the original post too quickly, and missed the part about your daughter... I am so sorry for your loss. Pets are great therapy, though, so I think you'll be happy to have a new furry addition to the house.
I am so sorry for the loss of your baby girl. Although you'll never fill the void of her loss, having a pet to care for is great therapy and also very rewarding. You mentioned no dogs due to living in a apartment, but what about a small toy size that can be trained to wee wee pads? One of my chihuahuas is only 2 lbs and just a few runs around the house is all the exercise she needs.
My chi's are very low maintenance compared to my larger dogs. I had guinea pigs in the past, and they are wonderful little pets. Here's a pic of mine when I had them.
I'm so sorry for your loss. If you can get over the "ick" factor most people have, I would strongly recommend a pet rat. They are small and easy to care for, but are also very smart and friendly. They even like to be tickled!
Just wanted to add, that I have a little parrotlet that is a super little pet. Most people don't see birds as wanting to cuddle, but he loves to nest up on my neck under my hair. He is potty trained and has the sweetest disposition. Birds, especially hand fed ones can make great pets.
Thank You all for your input and condolences. You all helped me with my decision. I think either a rabbit or a toy pup (hopefully doesn't bark too much, I don't want to annoy the neighbors). I used to have a friend growing up who had 3 rats as pets and we used to play with them all the time. I think I would want something a little bigger than that. I also used to have a huge rabbit that just hopped around the house all day. I haven't ever had a small dog before because of their high pitch annoying barks but I think I might try it out. I'll probably get a puppy so I can train it not to bark and all that.
Thanks again!
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They're easy to care for (you can literally forget about them for a week without ill effects), beautiful to look at, and actually do have personalities. If you really want something fuzzy, though, I'd suggest a guinea pig... I kept those for years, and they are really adorable little creatures. Much more work than a reptile, but not really hard to care for in general. You'll just have to provide fresh produce 2x/day, continuous supply of pellets & hay, fresh water, and cage cleanings once a week. They reward your hard work with lots of wheeks, squeals, and cute "popcorning" (hopping) around their cage.
Pets are great therapy, though, so I think you'll be happy to have a new furry addition to the house.
