What pet should I choose? Here are some tips to help you choose your own pet and make both yourself and your pet happy.
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Dogs
Advantages
- Can be taught tricks and will come when called
- Can live for up to 15 years if properly cared for
- Can be taken on trips and camping when you go away (note that some hotels don’t accept dogs, so choose your pet-friendly hotels beforehand)
- Dry dog food isn’t too expensive
- Doesn’t mind new people
- Usually a mongrel (crossbreed) lives longer than a purebreed
Disadvantages
- Should be spayed or neutered to prevent excessive puppies
- Must be licensed
- Not accepted in some apartment buildings
- Must be let out every few (7-8 hrs) to use the bathroom
- Some people are allergic to dogs
Cats
Advantages
- Easy to care for
- Can be left alone for a few days if given enough food and water
- May be taught to come when called
- Excellent at keeping your house mouse-free
- Relatively low cost of keeping
- Usually, choosing a mongrel is a better idea
Disadvantages
- Should be spayed or neutered
- Needs a scratching post
- Many cats don’t really like visitors
- Some people have allergies to cats
- Not accepted in some apartment buildings
Birds (parrots, canaries, etc)
Advantages
- Allergy friendly (most people aren’t allergic to feathers)
- Food is very cheap
- A singing bird can make your house sound very melodiously
- Some macaws, parrots can live almost 100 years
- Somewhat more likely to be accepted in an apartment than a dog or cat
Disadvantages
- Cage must be cleaned fairly often or it can smell
- Not all birds like visitors
- Some birds need company of another bird to stay happy
Turtles
Advantages
- Needs very little care other than feeding and occasional washing
- Accepted in most buildings
- Can live up to half a century
Disadvantages
- Not very soft (very hard to pet!)
Rabbits
Advantages
- Very soft and fluffy
- Can be litter trained
Disadvantages
- Must have hay in cage at all times
- May not get along well with cats or dogs
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