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Trapster
Posts: 2845/3604
Keep in mind that Tarale has a severe allergy to cats. Too bad.

A hamster or a guinea pig are the best choices, I think. I assume that you don´t want pets that are too big. Maybe a bunny would fit you.

Ferrets are rarely kept as pets in sweden. So far I´ve only seen one.
Bella
Posts: 148/169
You should get a kitty or a hamster. Cats pretty much take care of themselves too . Just make sure they get fed and then it'll be all good. A hamster or a bunny could be coolio too, depending on what you'd like or easier for you to take care of.
Tarale
Posts: 609/2713
Originally posted by Plus Sign Abomination
I was being sarcastic because Tarale is an Aussie.

Koalas, like most marsupials, are assholes and when they grow up they suck. Wombats too.


Wombats always look so cranky. They remind me of cranky little grumpy old men.
Ziff
Posts: 764/1800
I was being sarcastic because Tarale is an Aussie.

Koalas, like most marsupials, are assholes and when they grow up they suck. Wombats too.
Randy53215
Posts: 120/726
Ferret! My friends ferret was just so awesome. Sucks that it died. But it lived really long. I think ferrets were the best choice on the list.
Tarale
Posts: 608/2713
Koalas are not pets, and I don't think they'd adapt to that well either. :-/ Same for echidnas and such, and wallabies. I think there are laws also saying I can't have any of those as pets anyways. Particularly the koala, as it's hard to get the particular leaves they eat...

Hedgehogs aren't common here in Australia, I doubt I'd be able to find one easily.
Iori Yagami
Posts: 315/570
Yeah guinea pigs are skittish. My ex's dad owns one and she was skittish whenever I wanted to hold her but took right to me though.

Plus sign abomination- I don't think you can have koalas as pets. Although it would be cool to own one. Reminds me a few years ago when WWE went to Australia for tour and Kurt Angle really wanted to get a koala. lol
Cruel Justice
Posts: 809/1637
A bunny, because of your bunny layout and avie.
When I see your name I think... BUNNY!
The Red Snifit
Posts: 95/739
I would get a rat if I where you, I taked about them in the pet chat...

They are very cute and don't bite!
(Oops, voted Budgie...)
Ziff
Posts: 761/1800
Have you considered a hedgehog? They make excellent pets and are uber-cuddly.

And as a former owner of rats/guinea pigs/etc. I seriously suggest the rat in opposition to the guinea pig. The simple fact is that rats are more sociable and guineas are really, really skittish.
Rydain
Posts: 358/633
Originally posted by Tarale
Just for everybody with the cat thing -- I can't, because I'm horribly allergic to cats. I tried to have one once, it resulted in a six-month-long asthma attack.
Sorry about that. With that in mind, I think a guinea pig might be your best bet. They can live in a cage as long as they get regular playtime (and the size of your apartment is plenty adequate for that), and they are supposed to be very cuddly. They don't seem difficult to care for, but you have to be willing to clean the cage on a regular basis. Take a look here for lots of information on piggy care.
Vyper
Posts: 18/575
Actually, snakes are incredibly cuddly. Especially ours ^^

One day, our snake's terrarium was really cold so my dad took the snake out (he was cold, too) and put him under his shirt and went to sleep for 4 hours. The snake curled up just laid there the entire time.
Ziff
Posts: 760/1800
Go out and capture a koala!
Tarale
Posts: 606/2713
Just for everybody with the cat thing -- I can't, because I'm horribly allergic to cats. I tried to have one once, it resulted in a six-month-long asthma attack.

I prefer to breathe than to have a cat.

Oh, and for you guys suggesting snakes, I'm not fond of snakes and they're not cuddly so

As for hamsters, I don't think we see many of those for sale in Aus, but lots of Guinea Pigs.
Amanda
Posts: 24/162
Originally posted by Thoughtless
I must be the only person who does not like hamsters.




No, you're not alone. I despise hamsters. It's really like there's no taming them. They always chew through everything or get out. And then what? Oh, they disappear and then you only SMELL THE DAMN THINGS because GUESS WHAT - they've had a death party in your vents.

happened every time with every single person I knew that had one. XD That's why I refuse to have one. And the stuffing things in the cheeks always reminds me of tumors...XD
Iori Yagami
Posts: 314/570
I voted ferret because they are so cute and cuddly. They are kind of high maintenance until you get used to having one then you wouldn't know how you could have not gotten along without one. You do have to ferret proof the whole house though so they don't get trapped or lost somewhere's. Beware they like to steal and hide things too.

Also I would suggest a house cat as they're cute and cuddly as well. Although all eight of ours are pain in the ass today from what I hear from my mom.
Rydain
Posts: 356/633
Originally posted by Yoshi Dude
How about you get a house cat? That's what we did when we got a fairly young kitten. He never wants to go outside, and he's very snuggly.
Chester and Cookie are house cats, too. We adopted them as kittens and raised them as indoor cats. They get plenty of exercise and playtime, and they have many places to scratch and perch and hide (including a cat tree that reaches almost to the living room ceiling), so they're quite happy and healthy. (And spoiled and attentive. They've developed many different piteous meows. ) I don't think they're high maintenance, either. We scoop the litter every day, keep a fresh supply of food and water handy, play with the cats, and brush them and clip their front claws now and then. Kittens are a handful, but adult cats sleep most of the day. And if you have multiple cats that get along well, they'll play together, which means less work for you when it comes to keeping them entertained.
Vyper
Posts: 15/575
BOOO!! Get a snake and feed it rats! That's what my household did about a month ago. When Percy (our Columbian Red-Tailed Boa) eats, he attacks the mice/rats like lightning and squeezes them to death within 30 seconds. Then it's down the hatch!

The coolest animal-related thing I've ever seen. I really recommend it.

If you consider it and need any more info about snakes, feel free to ask anytime.
Thoughtless
Posts: 1046/2405
I must be the only person who does not like hamsters.

I had one; Snowball was it's name and it was a bit of a time consumer. To change his water every day, to clean his little living area every so often, to fed him this and that. It was not the ideal pet at the moment when I had no time to care for it.

I am bitter though. The damn thing bit me enough times on the same finger.
Kattwah
Posts: 1459/3349
Get a guinea pig or a hamster... theyre so cute when they fall asleep on your lap

Its also fun to build huge, extensive cages for them for them to play in.

A house cat would be a little more high maintainence, but it would last a little longer, and would become a lot more attached and cuddly if you were a good owner.

Id stay away from reptiles and birds... just my opinion...

Whatever you get, just make sure youre happy with it
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