I am thinking of getting a pet.

tictac · 09-03-2009, 22:39

But I am unsure of exactly what.

I live on my own, and have done for just over 3 years now, since my wife died in a road traffic accident. I would really like a companion, as to be honest, my life is feeling a little empty.

I'm not too keen on dogs as they require a lot of exercise and i had a hip replacement 3 years ago which gives me a little jip, from time to time.

So i think that perhaps a cat would suit my current situation, although i think that maybe a rabbit, or guinea pig might also be quite rewarding.

I would be interested to hear your opinions

thanks in advance.

Briggykins · 09-03-2009, 22:50

Cat. I'd call it Pedro.
Do you work?

Feek · 09-03-2009, 22:51

Do you want some Gerbils? We have a few in a cage here, they're not weaned yet.

Knipples · 09-03-2009, 22:51

Wabbit!

Great pet to have, best kept in pairs, can be litter trained and can live inside if you want some actual company in the evenings. I can give you lots of advice and help if you decide on getting one, but that would be my vote in the first place.

Tak · 09-03-2009, 22:52

*cough*

tictac · 09-03-2009, 22:53

Yes, I am a civil servant, but I am to be retired in approximately 9 months.

Why pedro, seems a funny name for a cat

Piggymon · 09-03-2009, 22:58

Kitty cat !

Easy to look after, not expensive but cuddly and friendly. It's so nice coming home to work to a little Madame Meooooow

_dogma_ · 09-03-2009, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takhisis

*cough*

I agree! Ratties are wonderful pets.

(I didn't actually check the thread, I'm just guessing you're bigging up the rats!)

Cats are great too. Jasper is my baby. He's so chatty and snuggly but cat fur gets everywhere!!

Mark · 09-03-2009, 23:12

I know the feeling. I'm in the same boat (living on my own) and I'd love the company. Unlike you, I'd love a dog both for the company and the exercise, but really don't think it's an option.

The exercise issue with dogs isn't as clear-cut as you suggest. While exercise is good for them, not all require limitless quantities of it. Some will quite happily race around a back garden, for example (if you have one).

Wabbits and guinea pigs are great, but the latter tends to belong outside. Keeping a rabbit indoors is possible if you get the right breed. Takhisis suggestion is certainly an option too.

Cats tend to want to be at least semi-independent. Something to bear in mind if you're looking for company.

The work question is a good one as if you do it will rule out pets that can't be left on their own on a regular basis.

Haly · 09-03-2009, 23:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Wabbits and guinea pigs are great, but the latter tends to belong outside.

Out of interest, why do you think guinea pigs belong outside?

Had guinea pigs off and on for the past 12-14 years and they've always been kept inside in a hutch or caged enclosure, in the case of the newest 2.

09-03-2009, 22:39	#1
tictac Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newcastle under lyme Posts: 7	I am thinking of getting a pet. But I am unsure of exactly what. I live on my own, and have done for just over 3 years now, since my wife died in a road traffic accident. I would really like a companion, as to be honest, my life is feeling a little empty. I'm not too keen on dogs as they require a lot of exercise and i had a hip replacement 3 years ago which gives me a little jip, from time to time. So i think that perhaps a cat would suit my current situation, although i think that maybe a rabbit, or guinea pig might also be quite rewarding. I would be interested to hear your opinions thanks in advance.

09-03-2009, 22:50	#2
Briggykins Vodka Martini Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Exeter Posts: 753	Cat. I'd call it Pedro. Do you work? __________________

09-03-2009, 22:51	#3
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Do you want some Gerbils? We have a few in a cage here, they're not weaned yet. __________________

09-03-2009, 22:52	#5
Tak L'Oréal Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 9,977	cough __________________ The look on your face when a toddler rips out your heart and shows it to you? Priceless.... For everything else, there's FWOOSH!

09-03-2009, 22:58	#7
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	Kitty cat ! Easy to look after, not expensive but cuddly and friendly. It's so nice coming home to work to a little Madame Meooooow __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

09-03-2009, 22:51	#4
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	Wabbit! Great pet to have, best kept in pairs, can be litter trained and can live inside if you want some actual company in the evenings. I can give you lots of advice and help if you decide on getting one, but that would be my vote in the first place.

09-03-2009, 22:53	#6
tictac Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newcastle under lyme Posts: 7	Yes, I am a civil servant, but I am to be retired in approximately 9 months. Why pedro, seems a funny name for a cat

09-03-2009, 23:12	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I know the feeling. I'm in the same boat (living on my own) and I'd love the company. Unlike you, I'd love a dog both for the company and the exercise, but really don't think it's an option. The exercise issue with dogs isn't as clear-cut as you suggest. While exercise is good for them, not all require limitless quantities of it. Some will quite happily race around a back garden, for example (if you have one). Wabbits and guinea pigs are great, but the latter tends to belong outside. Keeping a rabbit indoors is possible if you get the right breed. Takhisis suggestion is certainly an option too. Cats tend to want to be at least semi-independent. Something to bear in mind if you're looking for company. The work question is a good one as if you do it will rule out pets that can't be left on their own on a regular basis.

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