Daffodil
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I did think about rabbits....but.........I don't know....they don't excite me lol. but they sure are adorable
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Ok, if you want exciting then I do have to tell you about mine:I did think about rabbits....but.........I don't know....they don't excite me lol. but they sure are adorable
Maybe we need a separate thread for some of this.
Cool! I stand corrected!
I disagree about their lack of emotional dependence. Many cats are very close to humans and get stressed when their people aren't around. My cat is actually fairly needy, but I spend most of my time in bed or on the couch, so we're a good match.My aunt has a Havanese, and since she broke her ankle the day after getting her, I ended up living with them for about a year starting the same day They are very affectionate, but love to run and play outside. She could do a lot of running indoors (where there was decent carpet), but definitely loved going outside too. Walks are heaven for dogs.
But I can't imagine keeping one inside nearly all of the time, and I wouldn't consider getting a dog if it couldn't go out at least once per day. It would be like keeping a child indoors literally all the time, and it just wouldn't be good for the dog. And I'd worry about the more sensitive/affectionate dogs being anxious or depressed if their owner is sick all the time, since they do pick up on mood.
Cats are a much better option. They're not emotionally dependent like dogs are, and don't belong outside in most climates anyhow. But they'll still be affectionate toward the food-bringer and provide companionship. They're generally a lot cleaner as well, and require less maintenance. House-training comes naturally to them, because they engage in similar behavior in the wild.
I love all animals but really would only want a doggy as a pet. I am not a cat fan but would be so much easier if i were.
What about those little chihauha dogs? they seem like pocket book dogs maybe I can get away with getting them their exercise indoors.
A (hot)dog is for lunch, not for life?
Sorry for the rant, I can't stand these people who will breed anything, give it a fancy name and put a fat price on it just so it looks fancy ! There is no reason on earth why these dogs would cost so much, other than backyard breeders wanting to make money.