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Calebb
Calebb
I don't have a pet. I sometimes do wish I had one, but a nice big dog would require a yard that I could never manage. Am on a very limited budget;...y'know: the xtra space that would be required

having a smaller critter would lead, to my standard of living to be lowered I'm sure.

So it is a trade-off. . .and I'm sometimes not sure I've made the right choice
bips
bips
How about a nice bird in a big cage, they provide very good company.
billwfriend
billwfriend
I have had birds myself...they are nice...but I ended up with infestation of mice eating bird seed....
MrsScherer
MrsScherer
I can understand the struggle to decide whether to have or not.
Have you considered volunteering with pets instead? You could have the hands on stuff, but not have to worry about changing your living situation.
penntucky
penntucky
i'm happy to say my 20 yr old cat has been pooping ok for the last few weeks, after he wasnt pooping ok for awhile.

such is what's involved with an elderly pet.

pets are great when they are young, but they can break your heart when they get old and sick.
deleted_user
deleted_user
What I discovered is that with any animal, they require care (nothing exists on it's own even fish and you have to clean the tank out from time to time).

Even birds get sick and you have to clean their cages regularly. You have to clean cages for gerbils and hamsters too.

If you don't really have the money, it's better to just enjoy them on TV. There's nothing worse than having an animal that is ill or needs medical care and you don't have the money.

When my two cats finally pass, I won't be replacing them and won't be getting any other animals. I have discovered that to properly take care fo animals is too expensive and there are always unexpected bills that pop up with them.
billwfriend
billwfriend
you are so right Astimegoesby....pet care is expensive...vets cost hundreds and even thousands over life of pets...there is pet insurance but that is expensive too
deleted_user
deleted_user
i love dogs but dont have one cause i dont have the heart to leave it at home all day long while im at work
heretic
heretic
I wish I could have a pet too, but my living situation wouldn't allow it.
So I know how you feel. It just wouldn't be fair to the pet.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have a cat named Puma. We're best friends.
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