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Bea1113-is a christmas tree
#15242 • 1410 views
Posted: 2011-12-03 15:56:42
#9793
Alternative pet??
Heya ala! Well,have some sad news. My parents won't let me buy a pet dog. (I was going to use my money to buy it and care for it.) I only have two cats,a dog (She's really my moms dog,but I am sometimes found caring for her),and a few fish to keep me company. I am financally able to buy another pet,but I'm trying to find a pet my parents will like too. I need a sort of alternative pet. I've tryed to convice them of a rat,or mouse. They don't really like them,and I wouldn't want to be annoying. We have a baby in the house,so it really needs to be good with kids and freindly. Here are some of the pets I've wanted: Sugar Glider (Like Lovebirds not a "Yes,by all means") Dog Cat Rat Mouse Lovebirds (Never really got a no,but not a "Yes by all means") All the pets above I've reaserched and though about,and asked my parents for,but they didn't really like the idea. The reason why may parents won't allow me to purchase another dog is,one it would have to be an outside dog (Not all that good for dogs),two we'd have to keep it chained up,and three we have a neighboor who puts dogs in a cadge in her stuffy garage and sends them to the pound. (She once tied up a Beagle to a tree with no shade,food,or water in the middle of a rain storm I was tempted to un-tie it and take it to my house.) I want an animal that'd be a great companion,loving,and intellegent (Sort of like self awareness.) So,if you have any ideas post! (Note in my state we can not have the following: Skunks,Foxes,Badgers,Lions,Tigers,or Bears. Nor can we have any song birds) I really don't want any more fish,my tank won't allow it! X3
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Heaven Sent
#76579 • 2011-12-22 23:53:47
#76579
if you are looking for a pet that you can lavish love and attention on, I would recommend a guinea pig or 2, they are awesome pets with great personalities and great social skills. They may run when you go to pick them up(they are after all prey animals)but once you pick them up they will snuggle right in.
GeistNoir
#72305 • 2011-12-07 18:38:05
#72305
Ex gecko owner. I wouldn't suggest them if you're wanting a pet to shower with love. You already do have animals, but you seem determined, so I'll make a suggestion.<br /> By the way, I have one cat that's legit mine and three others I unwittingly inherited from other family members. Owning the others weren't my choice, but I care for them regardless.<br /> <br /> I suggest a hedgehog. They sound just about right for what you're wanting. They do need exercise, though, as they're prone to obesity.<br /> <br /> http://hedgehogcentral.com/info.shtml
Steaks
#72240 • 2011-12-06 20:47:23
#72240
<i>"Just because they say it has to be chained up all day doesn't mean I don't still want it for an --indoor pet--."</i><br /> How would a dog that's chained outside all the time be an indoor pet? Would you be sitting outside with it all day in the rain and snow? I don't understand it.<br /> <br /> <i>" Also,just asking,how many pets do you or any other users have reading that are reading this?"</i><br /> Three cats, two birds. I got my two cats because my mom wanted two of em. Just a couple months ago we got my third one because my dad believed it would get my two cats more active [she's a kitten, they're about 13 years old]. I got two birds so that they would have bird socialization.<br /> <br /> <i>"Now,nothing could EVER replace my dear Misses Kitty,but I now have time and the abillity to open my heart to a new pet."</i><br /> Why not shower the pets you have with love? Trust me when I say that pets can get jealous of other pets and they DO notice when you are giving affection or attention to other cats, even if you don't intend to.<br /> Feeding the new pet before the old pet? Jealousy<br /> Petting the new pet in front of the old pet? Jealousy<br /> Talking to the new pet in front of the old pet? Jealousy
bea1113
#72224 • 2011-12-06 19:34:38
#72224
"We aren't, but no offense.. when you say you own a cat and a dog but want another dog, it gives the impression that the first dog has lost it's value and you want something "new". Not to mention, you stated that you want another one even though it would have to be chained up outside all day."<br /> Just because they say it has to be chained up all day doesn't mean I don't still want it for an --indoor pet--. Also,just asking,how many pets do you or any other users have reading that are reading this? It's a tad bit insulting that you think I've lost intrest in my dog,and am simply bord with it. If you have multiple pets,did you get them because you've "lost intrest" in others? I want another companion because I've lost a pet that was extreamly dear to my heart,I used to love caring for her,and showering her and my other pets with affection. Now,nothing could EVER replace my dear Misses Kitty,but I now have time and the abillity to open my heart to a new pet. Is it really bad to do so? I am fully aware that pet keeping is not a walk in the park,I've owned and cared for as many as 6 at one point in my life. It does take work,and is an extreamly huge responsibility,but all in all to me it's worth the work. If your wondering what pets I had in those moments in whitch I had six pets I had five cats (Scampers,Destiny,Oreo, Mister Kitty,and Misses Kitty),and my one dog (Mucker Jane AKA Blue Bell. She'll come to all of those names,because I've taken the time to train her too. I've even taken the time to train a few of my cats to "give kisses" they'll press there nose to my cheeks and chin.<br /> <br />
Roo
#72189 • 2011-12-06 11:40:59
#72189
As far as "exotic" pets go, I've had two White's Tree Frogs and a bearded dragon. To me, their care seemed really easy. I provided them with everything they needed to thrive (light, heat, healthy food, cages with all sorts of stuff to climb all over), and in return they gave me lots of fun times watching them hunt crickets and bask under their lights. They had various levels of "cuddliness". My first White's was extremely friendly and loved to hang out in my hands or under my shirt. My second White's is a lot less friendly - prefers to be watched rather than touched. And my beardie was a two-year-old rescue that was never properly socialized, so he never tolerated being held. Towards the end, though, he realized that I wasn't quite so horrible and would allow me to hold him for a few minutes before he got huffy. <br /> <br /> Now I have a pair of rats. They're much more lovable, but a whole lot of work. I'd recommend them if you have lots of time for out-time and cleaning and just staring at them (they're too cute!), but if you don't have the aforementioned free time, I'd steer clear. Either the rats will suffer, or your school work will (in my case it's the latter..haha). <br /> <br /> I hope you're able to find a pet that will fit your lifestyle!
Steaks
#72175 • 2011-12-05 22:34:38
#72175
"I started this topic to get ideas for some pets (no matter how hard there care requirements are) not to be discouraged from any particular animal"<br /> We aren't discouraging you, we're being honest.<br /> <br /> "I don't know why,but I feel as if your treating me as I'm irrisponsible"<br /> We aren't, but no offense.. when you say you own a cat and a dog but want <em>another</em> dog, it gives the impression that the first dog has lost it's value and you want something "new". Not to mention, you stated that you want another one even though it would have to be chained up outside all day.<br /> <br /> We're just being honest. Pet-owning is not a walk in the park.
Nitrous
#72174 • 2011-12-05 22:27:10
#72174
You forgot to add the part where he says UV lighting certainly wouldn't hurt. Many professional Leo breeders use them because as you quoted in your own post, it speeds up D3 use and calcium intake. <br /> <br /> I had leos, and they became much less sluggish and looked healthier when I started using UV lighting. Again, why wouldn't you do something for your pets that's going to help them rather than just have them survive?
bea1113
#72173 • 2011-12-05 22:15:20
#72173
Do you mean they must have a red light? (A heat source) Because if that's what you mean then,yes it is used to help with tempreature as well. As for UV Read question 8 closley it says specifically "OK, there are two types of lighting in the world of herpetology. There is uv lighting which comes in the form of a flourescent tube. This kind gives off UV-A and some UV-B (which synthesizes D3 and speeds the uptake of calcium in all animals) but not much heat to speak of. Many lizards and tortoises need this kind of light because it somewhat duplicates the sun's effects. Leopard Geckos DO NOT need this type of lighting. Leopard Geckos are nocturnal (awake at night) and never bask"
Nitrous
#72172 • 2011-12-05 22:04:51
#72172
"They absorb vitamine D by "gut-loading" there food source."<br /> <br /> Who gut-loads their food source in the wild? <br /> <br /> Lighting is also required for simulating their light cycle. It can't just be dark all the time, you'll mess up their circadian rhythm. Whether or not you have a heating pad, you'll still need the light. If it's dark in your room while you're gone for the day, then come home, have the lights on for a few hours, then back off again, it's not going to be healthy for them.<br /> <br /> They can <b>survive</b> without the artificial light (you need to have UV, but not for an extended period of time) but why wouldn't you want your pets to <i>thrive</i>?
Nitrous- I am extreamly aware you need vitamine D,Leopard Geckos are nocturnal animals,and are not out in the day. They absorbe vitamine D by "gut-loading" there food source.<br /> http://www.reptilecare.com/LeopardFAQ.htm This is a site on FAQ of Leopard Gecko ownership,my point is stated in questions 7-8 I belive. Also,I was refering to the heat pads that you place at the bottom of the vivariums,not the heating rocks. :D
