What animal makes the best pet?

[Dazed0N0Confused]

I'm only doing the more popular pets, I know there are MANY other pet species not listed, sorry, GAG only allows for so many options.

Dogs

Cats

Birds

Reptiles/Amphibians

Fish

Rodents

Insects

[Kori1236]

I’m personally an animal person. I’ve had dogs, cats, rodents and the occasional amphibian growing up. I currently have a dog (2 if you count my roommates) I want a cat. And might be getting a bearded dragon because it’s current owner doesn’t know the proper husbandry. And from there I’ll be raising insects to cover its diet providing he’s still a juvenile and not an adult.

[letuswaltzforthedead]

Dogs are great, cats are better if you don't have a lot of time. Birds are ok, I've only have pigeons and chickens so I dont know too much. Never had a fish, rodents, or insects. Rats would be a interesting pet to have. The fancy/tamed ones, the regular wild ones are too disgusting.

[Guardian45]

It really depends on your lifestyle. With children? Dogs, cats, sometimes rabbits. In Japan? Insects, specifically cicada. Less maintenance? Maybe fish or birds. Companionship? Probably dogs or cats. In a remote or secluded place? Maybe some of the exotic animals, like lizards, snakes, tarantulas or scorpions

[Guardian45]

Thank you for MHG!

[ArchivalMars2]

Personally, I've always been more of a dog person, grew up around them my whole life. They've always seemed like very affectionate animals with a lot of love to give. Plus there a lot more active so it makes them fun to play with too.

[Pinay_ako]

I’ve had dogs and cats. And fish. My dad brought home a turtle once when I was a kid. He had to return him back into the wild, coz we dk how to take care of him. I had a bird too. But my best one ☝️ was my cat Roger. I adopted him and he was soooo cute. Rip 🪦 Roger 💕

[aminadavide]

I like cat too

[Guardian45]

NOT this Roger I hope!

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[Whatthefluff]

Depends on your lifestyle and needs. If you have the time and space, dogs are literally wired to be in tune with human emotions and form attachment.

If you need something more quiet and low key, fish would work along with reptiles

Rodents and rabbits are good starter pets and not as much commitment as a dog or cat since they live short lives

Cats are apartment pets where dogs aren't allowed. But you have to be OK with a pet going through teenage moodiness for a cat lol

[Guardian45]

Rabbits are quiet (silent?)

[Whatthefluff]

Yes for the most part

[LazerBean]

Rabbis are not rodents. I have them and like them a lot, but a dog or cat is definitely the best choice for most people.

[Twalli]

Rabbits are classified as rodents.

[LazerBean]

No they are not, they are classified as lagomorphs.

[Dazed0N0Confused]

My bad, they pretty much look like rodents to me, didn't realize there was a separate classification, but you obviously knew what I was referring to.

[Twalli]

They are very similar. My dog thinks they are. She chases them in the same way she chases other rodents.

[LazerBean]

Okay.

[NathanDavis]

@Twalli that makes all the tires on my neighbors cars rodents as well...

[Twalli]

@NathanDavis so your dog chases the individual tires in the same way it chases rodents. My dog chases different t hi UK ngs differently

[NathanDavis]

@Twalli so your dogs run backwards?

I've some dogs run sort of sideways... funny to see

[Twalli]

@NathanDavis Not precisely, but she pounces on some things and if you look closely you can tell what they're going be by how she ran after them.

[dustybiker]

The match is more with the individual person to pet, no? Not necessarily the pet itself.

[Paris13]

Cats. Easy to Take Care of and Can love Them as Well in your Arms. xx

[exitseven]

I had a dog when I was a kid and he was awesome. Today you can't just let the dog roam the neighborhood. You have to keep him in your house or yard and take him for walks and pick up the poop. I think cats are a better choice today

[ShadezMcgee]

I have had all of these types listed as pets at one point in my life. To this day, dog will be number one.

[Th3ft]

I mean it totally depends on the person and what they are capable of in a moment but dogs in general are the best pets..

[AviatorTom]

The easiest pet to care for is a Pet Rock... never have to feed it, take it for walks, or pick up its poop.

[AddylynnNightingale]

If by best you mean what doesn't take much effort, get fish. If actual companionship pick a dog or a cat.

[Wise4myage]

Cats get my vote, because they are so easy to take care of.

[BlueScorpio]

Most people tend to go for dogs or cats. I have kitty, but I do want a puppy some day.

[thisluvv]

Cats are the best if they like you. My cat snuggles with me all the time:’)

[jshm2]

Don't keep pets.

It's not that good for them.

[kataang]

Rabbits, they’re so cute and quiet. They’re really nice.

[sirderpsalot123]

It depends on the person. I prefer reptiles, but a snake wouldn't be the best pet for someone who is afraid of snakes.

[AndrésC64]

People who said cats over dogs are out of their minds. Nothing is as loyal and affectionate as dogs.

[WindAtMyBack]

"Nothing is as loyal and affectionate as dogs"
Which is exactly what I don't like about them. They are attention whores and annoying.

[Twalli]

Dogs are the most intelligent and loyal. Unlike other animals, dogs aren't loners. Dogs are pack animals so they do well with families.

[Paul09]

Dogs all the way! Cats are ok. But cat people are usually lazy people. I'd love to see a cat defend them 🤣.

[TroyDT]

A big dog will run into a burning house to pull you out.