I need a pet, but I don't know what's right for me.
Hi fellow wisemen/women!!
I can't live without a pet, I just moved and I need a pet, I am alone most of the time and I think it would be nice to have one...
I need one that's low-maintenance, since i go to work on constantly shifting schedules, and I stay at work at around 10 hours a day (including transportation, traffic, agh), nut I have 2 days of weekly, and I also feel like i can't have something boring... I'd like my pet to be pretty interactive but not too needy (e.g, i'd love a dog but he might not like the lack of attention).
I don't mind if the food and housing is a bit expensive, as long as I don't have to clean it too often. (Am I even being reasonable???)
My place is pretty small, no lawn, just garage with a gate, not like those shutters... Sorta open?... If I can keep my pet indoors that would be great.
Thanks for the help anyone!
I'm wiling to adjust these things a bit just to get a good companion
No offense intended but if you spend 10 hours a day at work and have constantly chaging shifts then perhaps no pet is right for you at the moment.
Most pets/animals like to have structure in their day, not just dogs and cats but animals like rabbits and hamsters as well.
They need human company and do not like being left alone for hours upon hours every day.
You want an animal that is interactive but not too needy... well there is NO pet like that. you cannot expect an active pet to be left alone for 10 hours a day.
The only animal I can think of that wouldn't mind being alone that long is a cat. And even then, some wouldn't mind seeing you more often.
I work anywhere from 8-12 hours a day, and judging by their activity levels when I AM home, they spend that time sleeping or watching the birds out the window. Half the time I wonder if they notice I've left, unless they have no food.
Great idea redhed.
By volunteering you can choose what hours you would like to walk/play/feed an animal.
If you are busy one day or weekend then you can give it a miss, with a pet of your own you can't. But most important even one day or even an hour at a shelter can give an animal a bit of happiness.
I do agree with Sariss that cats would probably be ok, but then again, I have seen some darn savage kitties just because they were not socialised enough.
Adopting an adult cat from a shelter would be my suggestion, but because of your work hours, volunteering at the shelter might give you that "pet experience" plus would allow you to check out the residents for adoptability in your situation.
do you like birds? a paraket might be a good pet for you to have. i have parakets but i don't really like them that much as a pet because they have been caged their whole lives. my sister gave them to me so i just kept them. a lot of people love parakets because they are really cute and play a lot. you could keep them in the cage with bird toys during the day and let them fly around for a little while when you come home.
do you like birds? a paraket might be a good pet for you to have. i have parakets but i don't really like them that much as a pet because they have been caged their whole lives. my sister gave them to me so i just kept them. a lot of people love parakets because they are really cute and play a lot. you could keep them in the cage with bird toys during the day and let them fly around for a little while when you come home.
i know this is a little off the op,but parakets can be very entertaining,with a little time and patience you may get to like them,they will happily 'talk' away for hours,and can be very smart..
i know this is a little off the op,but parakets can be very entertaining,with a little time and patience you may get to like them,they will happily 'talk' away for hours,and can be very smart..
oh i do like them i just feel bad keeping them in cages, but they are so used to it that when i let them out they want to go back in after 2 seconds. they are very entertaining and play a lot though.
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