Dogs, cats, fish, cactus plant? What pet(s) do you have or would like to have?
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I don't have any but would like to. Maybe Alaskan Huski or Malamute (I'm not sure what the real difference is between them).
I have one cat, occasionally two, and fishes, which are taken care of by other members of my family.
We have had lots of pets in the past - four cats, & three dogs (two Airedales, and a Border Terrier) in total.
We're going without at present because of my mother's situation, living separately nearby but with dementia, so there might be a sudden crisis where animals would be difficult to cope with; as it would if Taggart has any more health crises.
I miss having animals. At the same time, life is simpler, and our house is looking a little less scruffy.
I hope that we might be able to have a cat, at least, at some future date.
Nice poll!
We're going without at present because of my mother's situation, living separately nearby but with dementia, so there might be a sudden crisis where animals would be difficult to cope with; as it would if Taggart has any more health crises.
I miss having animals. At the same time, life is simpler, and our house is looking a little less scruffy.
I hope that we might be able to have a cat, at least, at some future date.
Nice poll!
I grew up with both dogs and cats, which is why I am now a dog person.
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Here is Foxy (a Rat terrier mix), getting comfy in my sister's duffle.
Here is Foxy (a Rat terrier mix), getting comfy in my sister's duffle.
Once again, my choice is not provided.
I like pets, but I don't want any.
In the '70s, I had plants: plants on shelves and window ledges and on the floor. Lots of watering and repotting. Then I discovered city parks and true wilderness and nature. Bliss.
I used to have cats. I am very fond of cats. They are so affectionate and low maintenance. Still, it's a bother to have to deal with the litter box, feeding, and the one thing that really bugs me a LOT, all of the hair. I absolutely cannot abide having hair on everything.
I like dogs, but I have never had any. I wouldn't want to. I don't like all of the slobbering and barking. Definitely NOT the barking. And hair. And pooing in parks or on other people's properties... definitely not on one's own. No, I wouldn't want a dog. I don't like being followed around, step for step. They are so high maintenance.
I took care of a friend's parrot once. The squawking! Sunrise was hell. Never again.
I've had fish. Meh. You have to change the water and get aquatic plants and stuff. Meh.
A reptile. I don't think so. I had a turtle as a child. I think it hibernated and we thought it had died, so we buried in the the yard. There were at least two recent cases of people being strangled to death by constrictors. Not friendly animals to have around. It should be illegal. No thanks.
I like animals, but I don't want them in my house. A cat, maybe, but it would need to come with maid service.
I like pets, but I don't want any.
In the '70s, I had plants: plants on shelves and window ledges and on the floor. Lots of watering and repotting. Then I discovered city parks and true wilderness and nature. Bliss.
I used to have cats. I am very fond of cats. They are so affectionate and low maintenance. Still, it's a bother to have to deal with the litter box, feeding, and the one thing that really bugs me a LOT, all of the hair. I absolutely cannot abide having hair on everything.
I like dogs, but I have never had any. I wouldn't want to. I don't like all of the slobbering and barking. Definitely NOT the barking. And hair. And pooing in parks or on other people's properties... definitely not on one's own. No, I wouldn't want a dog. I don't like being followed around, step for step. They are so high maintenance.
I took care of a friend's parrot once. The squawking! Sunrise was hell. Never again.
I've had fish. Meh. You have to change the water and get aquatic plants and stuff. Meh.
A reptile. I don't think so. I had a turtle as a child. I think it hibernated and we thought it had died, so we buried in the the yard. There were at least two recent cases of people being strangled to death by constrictors. Not friendly animals to have around. It should be illegal. No thanks.
I like animals, but I don't want them in my house. A cat, maybe, but it would need to come with maid service.
Ten years ago I promised my son some chickens, but he ended up getting a surprise little sister instead. The promise still stands, but its actual fulfilment may be delayed as we're moving this year. A further complication: the sister in question also wants to raise chickens, but for meat, whereas her brother won't eat meat and is horrified at the prospect. I guess it will all work itself out when we've got our own place!
I have no idea personally whether chickens are pets or food, but I doubt you can have it both ways...
I have no idea personally whether chickens are pets or food, but I doubt you can have it both ways...
I had a pet fish but he passed away I felt so sad that I decided not to get another fish any time soon.
I felt so sad that I decided not to get another fish any time soon.
No pets, but I'd like to be in a situation where I could have a dog again. They're wonderfully therapeutic. The last one I had knew me so well ... We bonded in the first five minutes of ever laying eyes on each other. Every time I think of him, I'm reminded of Oscar Hammerstein's lyric about seeing a stranger across a crowded room. It applies to pets as well.
We used to have a cat. Sadly she died three years ago. She was a lovely pet. I like dogs but we tend to prefer to have cats as they are generally easier to look after.
There is a street-dog who comes to my yard every night (or when is raining) for shelter, sometimes I throw some (human) food to him. Does he counts as mine?
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