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Old 03-10-2008, 17:00
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I would really like to get a pet but I don't know what. We had a cat before and in the end we had to re-home her because we had just had a new baby but now our son is older I want to get another pet but not another cat. I don't think it would be fair to have a dog in a small flat so thats out of the question. I really want a goldfish or something but my husband said that he would be the one to clean it and everything but I don't know what else to get. Could anyone give me any ideas I am really fussy though I don't want a rabbit or a hamster or gerbil or anything like that. But I just want a pet
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:05
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I could do a deal on as many mice as you'd like. Sure I can't tempt you?
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:06
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I could do a deal on as many mice as you'd like. Sure I can't tempt you?
Quite positive I don't want a mouse.
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:11
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Please yourself Still, I would have had a job wrestling them from the cats jaws ...

Do you fancy a cuddly pet or something exotic?
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:15
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Please yourself Still, I would have had a job wrestling them from the cats jaws ...

Do you fancy a cuddly pet or something exotic?
Sort of cuddly I'm scared if I say something exotic you'll suggest a snake or something
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:18
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I only suggested exotic cos I think you have already ruled out everything cuddly!!!

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Old 03-10-2008, 17:27
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So you don't want a cat? Or a dog? Or a fish as you have to change the tank? So I guess that rules out anything in a cage that needs regular changing? (IE hamsters, gerbils, budgies) and I imagine in a flat you do not have a garden so can't have bunnies or Gunea Pigs?

You're not making it easy LOL
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:30
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...my husband said that he would be the one to clean it and everything...
All pets need cleaning and other care. You do need to work this bit out.

By way of a suggestion: Zebra Finches are quite small and easy to keep, although any caged bird obviously needs regular cleaning.
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:30
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So you don't want a cat? Or a dog? Or a fish as you have to change the tank? So I guess that rules out anything in a cage that needs regular changing? (IE hamsters, gerbils, budgies) and I imagine in a flat you do not have a garden so can't have bunnies or Gunea Pigs?

You're not making it easy LOL
I know I'm really fussy.
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:31
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What about a bird? They're sort of cuddly ...
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:32
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All pets need cleaning and other care. You do need to work this bit out.

By way of a suggestion: Zebra Finches are quite small and easy to keep, although any caged bird obviously needs regular cleaning.
I know. Thanks for the link. I really want a goldfish though so I'm going to try and convince my husband to get me one
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:34
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What about a bird? They're sort of cuddly ...

I'm not really into birds. I don't like them. They make too much noise. Like me
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:37
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I'm not really into birds. I don't like them. They make too much noise. Like me

I'd like to say you shock me with this revelation but!!! LOL

Okay, so we have ruled out any regular furry, reptiles, feathered ...

How about ...

a zoo or farm animal? I'm getting desperate here
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:37
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A Tamagotchi in a furry pouch would probably tick all the boxes.
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:39
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A Tamagotchi in a furry pouch would probably tick all the boxes.
Think the fish is winning now ... I just daren't ask which type ...
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Old 03-10-2008, 17:48
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A Tamagotchi in a furry pouch would probably tick all the boxes.
Yes that would be the perfect pet for me
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Old 03-10-2008, 18:46
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Sort of cuddly I'm scared if I say something exotic you'll suggest a snake or something
Whats wrong with a snake?

They are beautiful animals and, if you get the right kind, very docile and extremely low maintenance. While you may not sit with them in your lap like a cat (although you can if you want), they do have the advantage over a fish that you can actually handle them. (And they are NOT slimy! ..... they're smooth and cool to the touch)
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Old 03-10-2008, 19:07
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Sort of cuddly I'm scared if I say something exotic you'll suggest a snake or something
If you get a good tank with good filtration then you should only need to do a 1/3 water change every 3 or so weeks.

The other alternative to to get a rabbit or guinea pig- both are pretty docile for kids but need a fair bit of room for exercise etc.

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Old 03-10-2008, 19:08
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I know. Thanks for the link. I really want a goldfish though so I'm going to try and convince my husband to get me one
I saw puffer fish for sale the other week. If you got a heater for the tank they would make cool pets
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