Top 10 Easiest House Pets to Take Care Of

Fish are not too hard to keep as a pet, but all pets need care. Big tank, right amount of food... I once, when I was super young, had two goldfish, but sadly they both died. I think I fed them a bit too enthusiastically. Anyway, fish should be one of the easiest pets to take care of, so it's suitable if you have a busy job, or doesn't want to walk your pet or interact much with them.

Betta fish are really good pets, they could live for a couple of days without food but they'll be really hungry. You just have to clean their tanks bout once a week. You also have to check the water temperature for the fish. Different kinds of fishes need different care. I have 3 betta fishes, I keep them in different tanks because they might attack each other, so I have some experience. I also had 10 goldfishes before but they all died because some ate a lot and died and other got no food and died from that. You should have from 1-3 fish in one tank because it get harder to care care of them. I also had a guinea pig but they were a little harder to take care of. So I think you should get a fish as your first pet. Then when you grow more responsibility get a hamster than a dog or a cat. Bye.

The fish can be easy or hard to take care of, depending on what type of fish you buy. Goldfish, which is a very frequent-bought pet, is very easy to take care of. You have to feed it every night, which doesn't crave a lot of time and no patience. To help clean your fish tank, you could buy an algae fish. They clean the tank for you. I'll admit, fish do need a little bit of room. Your tank needs to be twice the size of an adult fish. You need some supplies, and when you have that all done, the taking care part is very easy. Also, some decorations such as a fish bridge or quidditch stadium could make the fish tank a cute place for your fish. Betas on the other hand require a lot of work.

Fish are realtively easy to take care of because they don't need as mush devotion and time as other pets do. But you will need quite a bit of space and expect to spend upwards of $75 when you first get them. Minimum for a betta or any other freshwater fish that is going to be housed alone (not schooling) would be 2.5 gallons. The length and width varies but expect AT LEAST a minimum space of 36 centimetres. And you will need to sacrifice time every week for water changes. Usually it's about 25-30 minutes for a small tank. With larger tanks, you don't have to clean them as often. Overall, set them up with dechlorinated clean water, a heater (depending on the fish), a filter that has a low current or an air pump with a bubble wall or air stone attached to it via tubing since either of these will keep the water clean for longer (still water stagnates! ), a plant, and a couple decorations and they are good to go.

I have a Chinese dwarf hamster named Latte who I got almost 2 years ago. They are the sweetest hamsters ever! They are very easy to take care of you simply have to make sure they have a 360" cage, a water bottle, a wheel (not wired), hideouts, a hamsterball, food (ox bow is a great brand), bedding (do not use pine), a hamster bath, tons of chews, treats, and other accessories. That may seem like a lot, but it is inexpensive. My total came to about $90, but it was worth it! My hamster is so loving unlike the Syrian hamsters who bite constantly. Latte has never bit me and loves everything and everyone, I love her being so content!

We had hamsters, at one point I think we had about 50 because they kept having babies and than more babies.
But they are super fun to have around, I remember we put a twist tie on our cage door and the dad hamster untwisted it and got out, we found it like a day later in my mom's closet, that hamster was really smart. We put one on our treadmill one time it was really funny. They're really easy to take care of too.

A hamster is a very easy pet because my sister has a hamster and she loves him. After she finishes her homework she will go to her room do some arts and crafts then go straight to the cage. Sometimes we find the hamster in his tube so we can't play with him but he will usually run down the tube to say hi.

I have one and they are so cuddely and sweet. Just take them out of their cage at least once every other day and they will not bite. Clean their cage once a month and they'll love ya. Food and water refills right when you notice it needs a refill. You'll love them if you like curling up with a soft animal lay on you while sleeping.

I know it's an unpopular opinion, but these are the #1 best pets for kids, they're playful, active, and very cuddly. Of course, some breed are more suited to kids than others, but watching your kid grow up with a dog is better than watching them cry because their fish died due to improper care.

You may think oh my god, it's a horse! Well, trust me it's not a horse, it may look like a ponie, but it's certainly not. In the past I had a English Mastiff named Brin! She was the best ever, they do have many species of Mastiffs, but I have to say English is the best way to go! Sadly, she passed away about 4 years ago, but now we have a puppy, her name is Maggie, she is a fawn English Mastiff. They do cost quite a bit ranging from $200-$1,000. $1,000 is way to much for a mastiff, we found our puppy for only, $600! They are gentle giants and won't hurt anyone, but what they love the most, besides, there family, are cuddles!

Dogs are my favorite pet I have. I have a husky. Although they are very cute and fluffy (it's so fluffy!), they are mischievous and naughty. They are extremely intelligent and hilarious. If you want one, I strongly recommend you stay at home a lot... If you don't, they will escape and run off. They get distracted by noises and sometimes run off into roads. Unfortunately, most huskies die from running in the road and getting hit. So if you want one of these amazing dogs, give them a lot of attention and don't leave them outside when you're away!

Well, I have waited 4 long years to get another dog, after the passing of my highly aggressive Akita (Shiba Inu). In that time, I have managed to gather a LOT of information on this amazing species.

In my opinion, the easiest breed would most likely be a pug, seeing as they need little exercise and grooming, are easy to train, are fit for any environment, and are very social (with people and other dogs).

Let's just be truthful with ourselves, but no pet is actually easy to take care of. Cats are one of the pets that will give you least tiring work, however. They don't need walking and is a suitable companion for 60 and above because, well, not too much work. Still, children and families often prefer cats and that's perfectly fine, too!

Cats should be No. 1. If you want a pet that's easy to care for but with whom you can still share unlimited affection, go for cats. My cat practically looks after himself. He takes care of his own grooming, hygiene and exercise needs. All I have to do is feed him twice a day. People think cats are aloof and distant but that's because they show love in very subtle ways which it is your job to learn. While the cat doesn't need your love and attention to thrive, if a cat has bonded with you it's because it really wants to. The more you love your cat, the more they bond with you. At the same time, if you just want a casual housemate or a mouse hunter, cats are fine with that too. Neglect your cat and he will probably just find somewhere else to live. When you put in the effort the bond is an incredibly tight one. Once you are bonded, YOU and just you are the only one they really trust and care about. Cats are happy doing their own thing and rarely needy. There is lots of stuff you can do ...more

Till I was three I hated cats. But when I shifted in my new house I found a small kitten just roaming around. My mother is a very animal friendly person and she just started playing with the kitten. Then slowly I became more friendly with her. In a few months she gave birth to more kittens. Many started living with the neighbors or just roaming around the colony. My cat had kittens for about 9 years and last year my cat died. I was heartbroken but she left a lot of her children with me and they gave birth to more kittens. People say cats don't show love but they do. All you have to do is give them a chance. They are also very easy to take care of. My family is very busy all the time. We barely needed to take of the cats. All we did was feed them in the morning and in the evening and when we wanted to play they were always ready. When we wanted alone time they gave it to us. I would recommend a catering anyone who has a busy lifestyle. And one more thing cats do not want your attention ...more

Cats cost money, not time. I have an indoor-outdoor cat, and we have an automatic feeder and filtered water for her, as well as a flea collar. If we had a cat door installed, we wouldn't have to do anything to care for her, other than occasional vaccinations and cleaning the litter box once a week. I used to have goldfish, and they were "much" harder to take care of. It took me longer to clean the fish tank than it does to clean the litter box. Unlike dogs, they don't need bathing or walking. On the other hand, my cat is not as affectionate as often as a dog would be, but she is still very affectionate.

One person said that they do not smell. I disagree. Especially for bearded dragons. They don't produce body odor but they're feces real, and if you don't do at least a weekly full cage deep cleaning then they will begin to stink. Also bathe the lizard in water to get feces residue off. Other wise they are super easy. I had a couple for a while, but my first died and he was so loving! He was only 6 months old and was oversized because of eating too many crickets, and that led to paralysis, which got him killed. He ate 12 cricks a day. That was way too much! My new ones are 12 each on Monday Wednesday and Friday. That is a good amount.

My family owns many animals and honestly, my leopard gecko isn't the easiest to take care of, but they don't require a lot of work and time. Just do you research (Of course with all pets!) and make sure they have at least two or three hides, as well as a heat mat under one and preferably something to test the temperatures. They need one side of their cage warm (with the heat mat) and the other side cold. Other than that, they're pretty easy. They just need crickets and mealworms dusted with calcium powder every couple of days. And make sure you use paper towels or reptile carpet as substrate sand can give them impaction and kill them. I would recommend getting a leopard gecko if you are a gentle, calm person and I would say try to handle them once a day if you can. They are very loving and affectionate pets!

I'm going to be very honest with my opinion! Geckos are one of the easiest such as crested gecko and leopard gecko. They both are easy to tame. They do require 20 gallon and also a crested gecko will get stressed if it's over 80 degrees Fahrenheit! I would go for a crested because they don't need worms too often and they are really fruit and veggie lovers, and also, these creatures are very WONDERFUL beginner pets! I'm not saying Leopard aren't they do like be handled a lot more than a crested gecko, so they're both awesome and I'm in love with both!

My bff has a beardie named Ryu, her last one Natsu died, and both were very friendly. No nips or bites but they got a little fidgety when first out of enclosure. They can smell bad if not cleaned enough and there feces are awful but they are as cute as puppies. They have different personalities and can be real lap dogs. If I could afford one I'd have him in a heartbeat. The initial cost is expensive but after they're all set you can spend less than 300 a year on them, food and water costs. Would recomend for anyone willing to spend at LEAST an hour every day with them, but they can live comfortably without any interaction besides feeding.

Frogs, African Dwarf, are amazing and adorable I had two for at least six years, the other one lasted eight. They are very easy to take care for, they don't smell, and you don't have to be home all of the time to watch them. Mine knew who I was and would follow my finger around if I traced it on the glass. All of my friends always wanted to see them because they are so unique. I highly recommend getting one if you want a pet you can take care of on your own.

I own African Dwarf frogs and trust me they are so easy to take care of. They are so much fun to watch and aren't as smelly as a hamster of dogs or cats! Ten times less work! Plus you clean the tank once every three months! Just like fish but less cleaning! And I love them so much!

My dad says it's hard to get a house with two cats so he's definitely not gonna get us let a dog (Mind you a dog is my dream pet). So I'm gonna tell him about a frog as a pet and I'll also tell him that our cats aren't gonna be able to get a frog. I hope he says yes.

These are super easy and funny to watch as they play. You only have to feed them a few times a week and clean their box every three months. I got mine at a toy store and trust me they are super great.

Oh no. I had a box turtle for some time, you know, the one you hold, play with. Ya no. If your planning on getting a turtle, definitely do not count on having a bond with it. Really all it was was cleaning out a muggy, salmonella tank and oh it was horrible. I personally am an all-rodent person so maybe the turtle thing just didn't work out for me, but I suggest you get a turtle only if you are 100% reptile person and are willing to do the dirty work.

I have really wanted a small pet for a while and a turtle would be nice. The only thing is, I already have a dog and we usually are away.

All you need is a big space for it to live in and a huge rock. They are smart and they recognize you as their owner.

Turtles are cute fun and can be difficult to take care of but it is worth such an adorable pet.

Depends what type of bird it is. If it's a large parrot they live about 50 years like a macaw. Macaws and other large parrots scream very loud which is not good for young children especially when they bite. If it is your first time getting a bird I suggest you get a smaller bird like a budgeriar or a cockatiel which live about 10-20 years and are really quiet even if they scream. (Mine don't scream they squawk) but it's not that loud. They are easier than cat or dog because you only have to clean their cage like once a week or two weeks unlike a litter box which is like once every 3-5 days. (One thing I am not bringing down the other animals in favor of birds ok) anyway dogs bark which could annoy neighbors especially if you live in a town house but a parakeet is something your neighbors will never notice since budgies are really quiet.

That depends on the type of bird. Budgies are probably the easiest. I mean, give them food, water, plenty of space, and that's pretty much it, as long as you're keeping them in a cage. Training them is a whole 'nother story. I got the most untrained adult birds in the world, but I managed to get them to eat from my hand, perch on it while eating, but I can't get them to step up :( and they fly everywhere when my hand gets close to them and there isn't any food. Please give my some tips, I really want my birds to be trained so I can take them in and out of their cage safely and get some exercise. (Their cage is pretty big and it's okay, but you know what I mean.)

I've had chickens since a child, and they're the most calming animals. They don't require too much attention- a spacious cage, plenty of fresh water & food, a nice clean nestbox and occasional roaming time are all you need.
While starting off will cost a bit, they'll pay it back in eggs! They also live for quite a while.
Chickens are very calming to watch, and when they're pecking around clucking it's super relaxing and brings a smile to your face.
Some more complex breeds need more care & attention then the common chicken, but all love a good hug & roam.

I have 2 budgies of my own and I love them. They are super easy to take of and they are super sweet as well. Training them are not that hard just ask your local pert store how. The whistling they make are sometimes very relaxing. They do require attention but once they are trained they are very good pets. I love mine and if you are looking for an easy pet and you love birds I do recommend getting budgies

My Dad was thinking really hard about a pet for me to have. I am fourteen and my family travels quite often to visit family. We already have goldfish, so he needed to think harder. I LOVE animals, but due to our lifestyle, he had a thought desision to make. Either keep me begging & whining or find me a suitable pet. He chose hermit crabs. They're easy, affordable and perfect for a mature child to take care of. They are low maintenance and don't smell if you properly care for them.

You need to be careful with them, they are fragile creatures and easily frightened. If you want one, be careful of the environment and weather. Do NOT spray toxic substances or expose them to it or they WILL DIE. Otherwise, I highly recommend them, they require less work than a fish tank too, in cleaning terms.

We had 4 crabs and they changed shells which was neat for the kids to watch. Always had to clean the tank daily cause it always smelled the room up like dead fish! They seem like easy pets but they need heat source, light, rocks, lots of larger shells which cost more than the crab itself. Place to hide under. I would empty and do an entire tank cleaning and straining everything weekly. Headache! Do not put them in one of these lil "5 x 8" plastic tanks, they will die. Anyhow, I will never get another! Thought they were easy pets for kids. I was wrong! Smelly pets more like it and lots of cleaning tank work!

I had hermit crabs. They required a moderate amount of work. They are a nice pet to have, but the environment has to be right. I had to get a heater pad to go under the tank, and I also got some moss to increase the humidity. Unlike other pets, they barely smell as long as you clean the tank often. Hermit crabs are cute and fun pets to take care of, but they will die quickly if you don't put in enough effort.

Hermit crabs are very easy to take care of. I have a 10 gallon tank for them with no heat or light source and they have been doing well for a little bit more than a year. Also, the small 5x8 tanks are terrible and end up stinking. I would use a 10 gallon.

I can't agree that piggies aren't easy to take care of. Piggies need a friend, they're social animals. Every day, they have to have floor time and lap time. Not to mention that you have to bathe them! Every day, you have to spot clean their cage, then every week deep clean it. Of course, they're fun to play with and look at, but they cost money. I have two piggies of my own, and they are work. I love them to death, but my advice is that if you have to have a lot of ambition, get a guinea pig. I do all the work for them, I pay for them, and I'm not going to lie, they're a lot of work sometimes.

Guinea pigs should be way higher in the list. I got them in second grade and one has recently passed so we got another one. We clean their cage twice a week and provide them with fresh water and food every day. Guinea pigs need to be treated as part of the family but you can also leave them for quite a bit and they will be fine together by themselves if you provide them with food, water, toys and enough space. They are way easier to take care of than a dog which I can say with confidence since I own guinea pigs and a dog

I don't actually think they're as "easy" to care for, but aren't super super hard. As I walk in the door, my little one wheeks and wheeks and she knows that it's treat time. They need regular vet checkups and are prone to a lot of unrecognizable diseases. They are smarter than you think! Mine know a lot of tricks. They don't smell as a lot of people think but my old one constantly needs baths. There are a lot of people who just lock them in a store bought cage but they need excercize as they also tend to get more rotund. A lot of people CAN be capable of owning a Guinea pig, but please don't buy your six year old daughter one for her birthday.

Guinea pigs are very affectionate and absolutely adorable. If they get comfortable with you(which they do after some time) they are more than willing to respond to your voice, play and cuddle! I had two and they were delightful pets. But they do fall sick easily and their health detoriates fast if they do. But if they are in a warm and clean environment they are generally happy. You need to keep them in groups as they are social animals but don't keep one male and female as they reproduce extremely fast and in large numbers.

Snails are AMAZING! They are super cute (in my opinion) and can be held as well! I had 2 pet garden snails and they were so much fun! Unfortunately, they died of mites. If you get snails make sure to clean the container at least once a month and make sure it is secure! You can feed them pretty much anything, just make sure to give them calcium as well. It's also fun to race them and make treats for them and watch them slime around! They are quite fast and love climbing, especially on your hands! I don't care what anyone says about snails, they are super cool! They live a long time in captivity if you care for them well, and are quite rewarding. Just make sure to check for eggs as they are hermaphrodites and get multiple because they get lonely and like playing with each other!

Snails are the easiest pets in the world. They are perfectly happy in a plastic box or critter keeper so long as it's wet and will eat both fresh and old food of all kinds. Not to mention, unlike other animals on here, you can always hold a snail, no training required, so long as you wet your hand, and they never bite. If you have several you can expect more than enough babies to replace the ones that die off. The only issue is they reek! Especially if you leave a dead one around or don't take out the old food.

I had a pet garden snail for the summer term. Extremely easy to take care of and they enjoy a damp environment. Easy to make their food. They need a home, depending on their size, fill their home with food, leaves, rocks, mud, soil, and sticks. It is normal for them to climb on the roof. They love playing with you in your garden. After playing, wash your hands. Get 2 snails. I love them.

Snails are easy to take care of because #1 they are slow, so they cannot escape, #2 aquatic snails just need a tank with algae, and you just need to have a filter, #3 non-aquatic snails just need a plastic or glass box and food. Then you need to change their tank or box once in a while.

I have two rabbits and the thing with rabbits is they need a very specific set up and routine, but once you have that squared away they are extremely easy to take care of. The only other thing that can be tough is personality. I have to sweet little guys who come when I call them, use the litter box, do various tricks, and love to play and cuddle with me. The hardest part of rabbit ownership in my experience is bonding two rabbits. IT IS HELL ON EARTH. However, if you have a solo rabbits or a pair that are already bonded the rest is easy.

They are not easy to take care of AT ALL. I had a girl albino rabbit named Elli,and she needed water every day,+food, her nails needed trimed once or twice a week, she needed time to play, and I had to clean her pan 3 times a week to keep it from smelling + molding. These all sound really easy, but for me they were hard. Where I live it gets really cold and it's just a pain. She ended up passing away from a seizure last month, after having her for two years. Her total life span was 10 to 15 years.

I had one rabbit. Her name was Whitedonut and she was almost cage free. She actually wasn't too much work, I would say Guinea pigs need much more interaction and are harder to take care of. We just had to block off the extra fridge, she had quite a problem with chewing electrical cords so we needed some toys. Other than that, rabbits aren't too bad!

I don't have one but they really require exercise! But if you get the hang of it the rest is easy. The first part is hard. Also bonding is very important, so if you don't really want to touch animals too much, maybe rabbit is not the pet for you. But they are so adorable and I'm probably going to get one!

My sister's friend has a hedgehog and they lived happily ever after! They lived such a happily ever after I was thinking about adopting one myself! So therefore I did some research. Hedgehogs are fairly easy to wash. The problem is they are nocturnal meaning, for those of you that don't know, they mostly do things at night... so you most likely will only play with them for a short amount of time in the sunlight hours of the day. Other than that, have fun!

I've been doing reasearch for years now, and they're shy at first, but eventually warm up to you. You can put them in a dark, enclosed space for the first couple weeks with a piece of clothing you wear a lot. They will get used to your smell from the clothing. You DO have to feed them live meal worms, but it's not too bad. However, hedgehogs cost a TON of money, which is (mostly) why most people don't have hedgehogs.

I have two adorable Hedgehogs that I rescued off of craigslist the poor thing were tormented by a 4 year old and now with TLC they are my best friends, just watch out for the spikes! I feed mine cat food and meal worms and they are just adorable! If you think hedgehogs shouldn't be pets, just wait until you do have one they have warmed my heart forever!

Some people think that owning hedgehogs is animal abuse, but it's not. There are a ton of hedgehog breeders, and they know a lot about stuff like that. I have a pet hedgehog and they are cool pets, but they don't do much.

I'm 12 and believe me, I've done my research on ball pythons! After months of looking into their care requirements (because I'm planning to get one) I discovered that they're only, like, $400 INCLUDING the enclosure, hides, etc. I also found out that all you need to do for care is refill their water bowl daily, feed them a rat once a week and clean their cage once a month. I recommend these pets because they're SUPER easy and very docile and calm. Unlike, most snakes, they don't squirm when you try to hold them, they'll just hang out on your shoulders for as long as you have them there. If you're thinking about getting a pet, but you don't have much time to take care of it, PLEASE consider getting one of these little guys!

Snakes are probably one of the easiest pets you can own. It really depends on the species of snake for heating, housing, etc. but they are very fun and exciting, very interesting to watch and handle if socialized. Their cages require so little cleaning. Probably the least work of any pet I've owned. Most species do require live or frozen mice, so if you're uncomfortable with that, then maybe try a different pet. But if you choose the right species and handle them often, they will bond with you and they have super cute personalities! I would recommend corn snakes. They are very docile with very little upkeep.

My corn snake is the best, I rescued him for very poor conditions under someone else's care. Started off very timid and refused to come near me or eat for the first 6 months but now he's extremely friendly, fed every 10 days and his enclosure cleaned every 2 weeks, never bitten me and loves to explore! I wrap up my bedsheets and duvet for him to explore and work through. people say they can't have a personality but they're defiantly wrong. I see a lot of people say all you need it some paper towel, box, water bowl and a heat mat to have a snake. I disagree, for a happy snake you need a stimulating enclosure, I have 2 hides natural substrate and loads of climbing material with greenery within his enclosure. I feed him when he's willing to explore out of his enclosure in a separate feeding tub! Definitely get one, beware they live for years and years

I've had most common pets and I really think snakes are the easiest, and I'm shocked they're not further up the list. Easier than fish or hamsters for sure. No mental stimulation or toys needed, no complicated diet, they only need to be fed once a week to every three weeks depending on species and size, very cheap in upkeep, very little cleaning, they don't make any noise, don't destroy things, and can easily be left as long as they have light, heating and water. The only downsides are that the cage needs to be 100% escape-proof, and... I forgot the other one.

WONDERFUL PET! I have kept south Eastern American toads all my life starting as a child. My toddler found a toad-let at my stepfathers house and we took it home. Just mimic the environment they normally live in. Soil, water, rocks, weeds and plants and a hide in a 10 gallon tank, no smaller. I spritz the enclosure once a week with water. We keep the house at a comfortable temperature. It eats 1 meal worm larvae and 1 house fly a day right from our hands. In 2 months it has tripled in size. Great fun and a sweet little teaching tool for my toddler. We talk about its features, big beautiful golden eyes, soft tummy and bumpy back. Tiny toes and fragile nature. My son is learning to be gentle. This will come in handy with any future additions to our family! Feeding it is easy and free.

If you get a pet toad, you would also want a rat. (Do you get the reference? )

Very nice pets really easy to take care of.

Toads make great pets try playing leap frog careful though there hard to catch

Big species of tortoise like sulcatas are very hardy when they turn to adults but they are not easy to care unless you have a big grassy garden and is hot all year long. If you meet those requirements you can just leave the tortoise outside and let it grass all day, give it a place to hide and occasional treats of flowers prickly cactus and lettuce and they'll most likely outlive you

They are really cute!

I have always wanted a tortoise, they cost a lot, only problem, how do you care, for them,

I love ants so much and funny story as a kid in 2nd grade along with 3rd grade I LOVED the tiny little bugs. One day I got one of those pink pencil boxes your teacher may give you and went to the large field at my school took grass, dirt, sticks, leaves, along with ants of course. I took them home and kept them in my room and gave them stuff like water in bottle caps along with food. As usual they died and it's been years but my love for ants have never died.

My rats have always been my best friends. They're small but lovable, like a permanent pocket-sized puppy! Always get two- that'll keep each other entertained while you work.
Rats aren't nocturnal or diurnal, but instead are pretty much available when you are! Weekly cleanings are a minor drawback, but they don't smell & it's better than picking up dog poo with your hands daily. Exercise is simple- rather than long, muddy walks in the rain simply release them into a rat safe room.
Rats can learn dozens of tricks and are always up for a bit of grooming. They are actually cleaner then dogs due to their low exposure to germs outside.

These little rodents are so easy to take care of they live in a cage that becomes messy very slowly, they eat cheap food and rarely become ill.
What more would you want to be classified as a low maintenance pet.
Don't get me wrong I love my pet fish, guinea pigs and cats, but a rat simply is so much less work than these.

For such a small animal, rats are extraordinarily affectionate and intelligent. If handled when young, they absolutely LOVE being with children - people in general. So sweet on the shoulder, sniffing and tickling your ears!

Rats make good pets. I never understood everyone's problem with them. The feral ones are the ones that carry diseases and are filthy. Domestic rats are well taken care of. I don't see why people think they're creepy or scary.

Okay, NO.

Odor sprays are horribly unhealthy, as are water drops. Baths shouldn't be given and 4-8 hours of playtime. They smell, some have biting issues, and vet bills go SKY-HIGH when they are older. You can't own just one. You have to research good foods. They need large and expensive cages.

I love ferrets. Just one of my best friends is a ferret. They are cute and playful. But they need their ears cleaned out, teeth brushed, nails clipped, and fur groomed and they will FIGHT. They need a lot of toys or they can become depressed.

Wonderful? Yes. Friendly? Yes. Cute? Yes? Easy to care for? No.

I held a ferret in a pet store the other day and it was so cute! It bit my hand a few times, but it did not hurt. Hamster bites hurt way more than a ferret. You have to buy a big cage, and take them out every day and play with them for 2 hours. You can also take them for walks. You can teach them tricks and even their names! You also need to buy them toys, a litter box, hammocks or tunnels with fur to let them rest and sleep, and if you do not like the smell of them, pet stores (sweet pets is reccomended) sell odor remover that you simply spray on the ferret. You also have to buy soap and give them baths. Ferrets are most fun!

I LOVE FERRETS! I only just recently got one and she is a female white albino with black eyes. They are not too expensive. I got Abbie for 150 dollars from unwanted fuzz and she is absolutly amazing! She loves getting walked on her harness every day and I love walking her too. We get along really well. At first she was a little nippy but all I had to do was scruff her on the neck a few times when she went to bite and then she was fine. Ferrets can be very funny and extremely entertaining. Abbie flips around in her cage all the time and is always being funny and adorable. She lives in a small cage with a pipe leading to a much bigger old cabinet with ramps all around and baby toys. ferrets are a great pet to have and pretty easy to feed.

They are beautiful creatures. But do require a lot of care. They love to be spoiled and cared for every second of the day. If you are planing to get one.. Make sure you are a stay at home person. They hate to be in there cages and love to roam. Every nook and cranny they can find they will explore. They are cute cuddly and warm. Need a best friend? Get one!

Mice, if cared for properly are OK pets. They will still pee and poo on you no matter how "tame". The enclosure needs to be cleaned twice a week or they smell. Anyone that tells you otherwise has just gotten used to the stink. I worked at a pet store and cleaned the enclosure daily. They will eat their own young and can chew plastic cage sides to escape. The best route is a 10 gallon glass tank with a wire lid that cannot be reached. Pine shaving bedding(NEVER cedar), a free hanging water bottle, a paper towel tube, a plastic wheel and a small metal bowl for food and they'll be content.

I think mice are really cute! Mice should be easy to take care of. They eat pretty much anything, but be careful and don't feed them candy! Candy will make them sick and they will die quickly! Mice like Cheeto Puffs and cheese balls. experiment and find out what their favorite foods are. Don't feed them fast food or processed cheese (like the cheese squares that come in the packet) feed them cheese that was freshly made. At Whole Foods, there is a desk here they make cheese right there! Have fun with your mouse!

Mice are sweet pets. If cared for correctly, they can really get attached to their owners. They are pretty easy to train. I would say they're intermediate to care for but then again I don't think there's such as a simple pet unless it's like an ant or something.

I hated the idea of getting a rat but my dads girlfriend got one and they're actually pretty fun! The coolest thing I ever did with them was build a maze out of blocks and they ran through it. Still not as fun as a dog though.

I want a pig more than anything in the world!

Pigs = awesome and cute

Pigs are cute

This is my opinion, but I personally feel like sugar gliders aren't very good pets to keep and I don't think they should be like house pets. I certainly have done my research because I wanted one, but I realized when I was doing my research, these beautiful creatures should not be pets, but if you feel absolutely sure that you will give and provide all there necessities, care, etc. and give them lots of room and love them, then I guess you could get one, but just so you know, these animals are also wild. There not like a fish, a dog, or a cat. If you read this and still are very positive that you will get one, that's good for you and good to you and your little buddy.

I have been ddoing a lot of research about them that is what I have done all day long. But, they are extremely expensive the supplies aren't what are expensive but since the sugar gliders are exotic animals they are hard to find.baby sugar gliders are about $200-$400 if they are 8 to 12 weeks old that said they would be very fun non-maintenance animals to happen but you have to be able to have a lot of free time in your day to play with them and be aware of everything that could harm them

I have 8 and they haven't ever bitten me! Maybe a little nibble but it doesn't hurt. I love them and they are the cutest things ever. But yes very expensive. And you have to be committed.

They are so cute

No they are not easy pets, and usually live a few weeks in captivity. These animals deserve to be free, and fly around, not kept in a small cage.

They are hard work because you must make sure they have the right habitat and food to survive.

Butterflys are NOT house pets. They need a medium, large outdoor natural enclosure (NOT made of fence or wire).

I've raised a few of them. They require a lot of delicate maintenance, but the transformation is amazing