Anonymous
09/09/2023 18:15
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Foster a cat or cat sit for neighbors. I have had fish, hermit crabs, rabbits, lizards, mice ... all are more work (to do well) and less satisfying than a mainstream pet.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 17:57
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Anonymous wrote:Guinea Pig
But nothing, nothing, will be a substitute. The decision to bring a pet into the house, that is not a dog or a cat, will not fill the longing.
Agree 100 percent. I tell all parents to just cut to the chase and get the cat or the dog. Spending years caring for the geckos and the rats and the bunnies is just killing time and doesn't do it. Get your kid the dog (or I guess cat, but don't like them).
Anonymous
09/09/2023 17:05
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Guinea Pig
But nothing, nothing, will be a substitute. The decision to bring a pet into the house, that is not a dog or a cat, will not fill the longing.
But nothing, nothing, will be a substitute. The decision to bring a pet into the house, that is not a dog or a cat, will not fill the longing.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 16:38
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
All animals are a commitment. To feedthem, clean their spaces, make sure they are healthy.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 16:37
Subject: Re:What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Maybe a garter snake. They are easy enough to care for, can be fed fish and other non rodent prey and stay small.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 16:32
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Anonymous wrote:What about a turtle or tortoise?
If the OP doesn't want the work and commitment of a cat, she sure as heck doesn't want to do the work to properly care for a tortise or turtle. Also they have really long lifespans.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 15:36
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Be careful with salmonellaAnonymous wrote:What about a turtle or tortoise?
Anonymous
09/09/2023 15:13
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
What about a turtle or tortoise?
Anonymous
09/09/2023 14:56
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Anonymous wrote:A cat is actually one of the lowest maintenance critters.
But a rat has a much shorter lifespan so less of a commitment, usually pretty friendly, and relatively sturdy.[/quote
Rats and rodents terrify me. Gulp.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 14:56
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Anonymous wrote:When I was 4, my dad made a caterpillar habitat and we got to watch them make cocoons and turn into butterflies. A bit later, I got a goldfish, and then a cat when I was 6.
I'll never forget that caterpillar to butterfly experience, and I adored the cat. The fish was pretty, but didn't do a lot of interesting no
things.
The habitat sounds like fun. Thanks. I think this is doable during the spring and would be a good science lesson as well.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 14:55
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
Anonymous wrote:How young?
10 year old boy.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 14:48
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
A cat is actually one of the lowest maintenance critters.
But a rat has a much shorter lifespan so less of a commitment, usually pretty friendly, and relatively sturdy.
But a rat has a much shorter lifespan so less of a commitment, usually pretty friendly, and relatively sturdy.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 14:12
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
When I was 4, my dad made a caterpillar habitat and we got to watch them make cocoons and turn into butterflies. A bit later, I got a goldfish, and then a cat when I was 6.
I'll never forget that caterpillar to butterfly experience, and I adored the cat. The fish was pretty, but didn't do a lot of interesting things.
I'll never forget that caterpillar to butterfly experience, and I adored the cat. The fish was pretty, but didn't do a lot of interesting things.
Anonymous
09/09/2023 13:49
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
How young?
Anonymous
09/09/2023 13:45
Subject: What are some good pets for young kids that aren’t a dog or cat?
I don’t want the huge responsibility of a dog or cat. Help! TIA