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What is the best type of pet to have as a buddy? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by QuietStorm@lemmy.fmhy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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ive only really had fish but ther enothing close to a buddy like, something like a dog or a cat. pets are also pricey and im allergic to cats and dogs plus my home is kinda messy. i do wish i could get something besides a fish but you know it is what it is.

so what type of pet do you have or what is the best type of pet to have?

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[–] djmarcone@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Rats are actually very good pets. You'll need 2 because they are super social. They are very clean and smart, and it's possible to train them. We had some when my kids were small and one would ride around on my shoulder. Super cute.

Also, they're cheap. But they don't live very long. They aren't hypo allergenic but they're so small it isn't a problem, my wife is allergic to cats and regular dogs and she didn't have an issue.

Or, get a non-allergy dog. There's lots of doodles and shitzu mixes out there now.