I am thinking of getting a pet. - Page 4

Feek · 11-03-2009, 00:31

Hamsters don't make great pets really, they sleep all day and are vicious little biting things. Gerbils on the other hand are very active, only nibble at your fingers but don't hurt and did I mention that we've got a fresh batch that will be available in a few weeks?

Blackstar · 11-03-2009, 02:06

I love the pregnant Bob the gerbil story.

By the way I am in no way insinuating hamsters don't make good pets, they are lovely. I will be gutted when they go to the big wheel in the sky and am happy to give them a loving comfy home until they do.

petemc · 11-03-2009, 02:16

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Originally Posted by Feek

Hamsters don't make great pets really, they sleep all day and are vicious little biting things.

So untrue. All my hamsters have been amazing. Happy to receive chocolate drops. Happy to be held. Rabbit, my last, would happily just sit with me and watch tv.

Knipples · 11-03-2009, 09:08

I agree Petemc, mine actually wake up whatever time I get home to come and see me.

semi-pro waster · 11-03-2009, 09:11

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Originally Posted by phykell

It's a shame about hamsters - they don't live long do they?

Introduce new cat to hamsters and voila, you've solved two problems with one stroke....

Gerbils are quite good pets as Feek recommends and can live anywhere from about 2-4 years, can be entertaining but best kept in pairs or more really.

I think a cat would suit your situation best though so my suggestion would be to take a look at the local rescue centres and see what they have available.

Pheebs · 11-03-2009, 09:17

Another voter for a cat here (despite I'm a dog lover

) Think it would be best suited for your situation

Bah!

I want another dog

11-03-2009, 00:31	#31
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Hamsters don't make great pets really, they sleep all day and are vicious little biting things. Gerbils on the other hand are very active, only nibble at your fingers but don't hurt and did I mention that we've got a fresh batch that will be available in a few weeks? __________________

11-03-2009, 02:06	#32
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	I love the pregnant Bob the gerbil story. By the way I am in no way insinuating hamsters don't make good pets, they are lovely. I will be gutted when they go to the big wheel in the sky and am happy to give them a loving comfy home until they do. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

11-03-2009, 09:17	#36
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Another voter for a cat here (despite I'm a dog lover ) Think it would be best suited for your situation Bah! I want another dog __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

11-03-2009, 09:08	#34
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	I agree Petemc, mine actually wake up whatever time I get home to come and see me.