advice on choosing

Post by **stormer89** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 9:32 pm

a pet. i havent had a pet since i was really little. so i want one thats fun to play with, easy to take care of and a good companion. im thinking about getting a nocturnal pet since im usually up really late at night. im focousing on getting a hedgehog. i knew one person i went to school with had one and they're really cool animals. if any of you guys have nocturnal pets let me know what kinds, how you care for them and what your favorite thing about them is. thanks!

Fallen. · Post by **Fallen.** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 8:01 am

I would suggest a hamster ,or a cat however cliche that might sound, cat's are independent pets and you don't have to give them showers lol you just feed them .

Post by **stormer89** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 6:00 pm

i would love to have a cat but i dont have the money for one just yet. cats are my power animal : )

white_wolf · Post by **white_wolf** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:24 pm

I'd Advise on hamsters or cats too but as you just said you can't afford them.
I have a nice big Fluffy Hamster... ill try and get a picture up soon.

Post by **N.R. Naiacinaed** » Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:39 pm

Teddy bear hamster, wolf?

Post by **LUNAAMOR** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 8:10 pm

they are right about cats but mine is independent , but... she likes her meal everyday at the same time or she will make sure to remind me if im late. also her box has to be really clean and she checks if its properly clean and if she does not like it she will let me know by leaving me gifts outside the box. i never tought she was going to be so much work or maybe i spoiled her . But if you dont make the same mistakes i made then you will be able to have a really good roomate

Post by **stormer89** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 2:58 pm

i just went up to the pet store and am now considering getting a bearded dragon. thoughts?

Post by **LonelyAngel13** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:27 pm

Bearded Dragons are great but they take a LOT of looking after and specialist care. You have to keep the temperature exactly right and it's hard.

Gerbils make great pets and so do Guinea Pigs. If you get a well-handled Guinea Pig that isn't scared of humans and will let you pick it up every so often they make incredible pets.

You want something you can spend time with and if you are dead set on getting a nocturnal pet, Gerbils are great. They do live in small groups though but two will keep each other company without getting depressed or feeling all alone.

They're easy to keep too. They live indoors, only need small amounts of water as they're a desert mammal, though a water bottle should always be kept full, fresh and available, don't need masses of food, though like the water, it should always be available and fresh.

Also, you don't have to buy a specialist cage for them, a medium to large sized fish tank will suffice, we have had about 7 gerbils (3 in one litter and 4 in another) and all have lived happily in the fish tank =] Obviously without the water and filter!! xD

If you need any more information, feel free to contact me =]
Hope I helped!

LA13
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Post by **stormer89** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 7:26 pm

thanks for the info. i've been googling but still cant decide. maybe i'll go back to the pet store and spend time with different kinds of animals. all i know is im not a bird lover and dogs arn't my favorite so i dunno. ive got some thinking and researching to do.

Post by **LonelyAngel13** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:35 am

Take your time, it's important to make a good choice on your pet both for you and the animal you choose.

Let us know how you get on! I'm curious to see what you pick!

LA13
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white_wolf · Post by **white_wolf** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 2:51 pm

I love bearded dragons but when I'm older im going to get a Nice tabby cat.
My friend had a bearded dragon and they really are a LOT of work.

Post by **stormer89** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:54 pm

yeah i'd love to get a cat. they truley are my favorite animal. but eh i dunno. i need to have the money to take care of it properly though. im thinking about adopting one from this organazation called sisca. i'd love to help save an animal. : ) espically an adorable kitten.

white_wolf · Post by **white_wolf** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 2:17 pm

I have a rescue Dog (Border Collie) and he was rescued at the (approximate) age of 3. We have had him for 16 Years so he is 19/20 now and he is still doing well. I know other people with rescue animals and they (somehow) seem to live longer.

Post by **LonelyAngel13** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:05 pm

Aww that's so sweet!! I want a dog but I'm not allowed. And my dad's allergic to cats so I stick to Guinea Pigs and Gerbils (and fish xD Tropicals included!) but now mum's said we're not allowed any more =( Our last Guinea Pig died about 6/7months ago, possibly longer and we haven't got anymore =( Last little Gerbil is holding on and doing fine though =D

My ultimate pet would deffo be a snake but i'm deffo not allowed one *cry* why are parents so cruel?! I'll get one when i'm older =D

Make sure you keep us posted, stormer89, on how you're getting on and what you pick!!

LA13
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Post by **stormer89** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 2:10 pm

latley i've been reading on hamsters gini pigs and gerbils. i think after i make the 60 probation peorid at my new job i might get myself a hamster. what do you guys think?