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"Get a rescue dog. He needs a good home and you can do without a puppy eating it. A win all round and you doing a good thing to ![]() Or a rescue cat. Kittens and puppies will tear your house apart and pee everywhere. You can get younger cats and dogs from the rescue homes as well, ones that won't chew and claw everything in sight. | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " Pets are not for fun, they are not toys. When making your decision take into account Vets trips....pet will need neutering/spaying Flea/worm treatment Cleaning out little tray/dog poo off pet pad Walking dog, furniture chewed/ scratched Cat yowling dog howling in night. Food and treats Pet care when you go away Your post makes it sound like you want a pet to amuse you Ect ect..... | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " It's totally your choice. But I'd ask yourself these questions first.... 1. Do you have the time for a puppy? 2. Are you willing to maybe having your house/furniture scratched, bitten etc? 3. Are you ready for the vet bills? | |||
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" I have a rescue kitten. It isn't tearing my home apart or weeing everywhere, not if you prepare your home beforehand and be firm about the litter tray by placing them in it at regular intervals when they first arrive with you. " Hence my 1st question ![]() | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x It's totally your choice. But I'd ask yourself these questions first.... 1. Do you have the time for a puppy? 2. Are you willing to maybe having your house/furniture scratched, bitten etc? 3. Are you ready for the vet bills? " Yes, it's a massive responsibility all the walking on the vets bills, but it's worth it. If you think about it pooch and I have an amazing life together. Lots of walks 10 miles today so you gotta be prepared if you get a big dog? | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " Get a puppy ![]() | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " Kittens, like cats, are much easier to look after | |||
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"Get a rescue dog. He needs a good home and you can do without a puppy eating it. A win all round and you doing a good thing to ![]() This. Adopt not shop. There are pups and kittens in rescues too. Personally I prefer to take on adults, but the dog rescue I work with took a heavily pregnant dog on her last day in the pound, and I foster for cats protection, adopting a cat or kitten is 65quid, they are fiv/felv tested (feline aids and lukemia-breed specific non transferable to humans) flea and worm treated, vet checked, micro chipped,vaccinated come with 4 weeks free insurance,and any over 16 weeks are also neutered! ![]() | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " Kitten. Preferably a Ragdoll. If you go for a raggie you'll need two though. Happy to have helped. ![]() | |||
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"If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child. On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping. If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy. " Poor kitty with self harm issues. Never heard of that before. Why would a cat self harm? Goes against an animal survival instinct True about research the dog breed. I have an american bulldog pitbull mix and we walk 2 hours cross country,lots of climbing,no prob to him. Killing me tho ![]() | |||
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"If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child. On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping. If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy. Poor kitty with self harm issues. Never heard of that before. Why would a cat self harm? Goes against an animal survival instinct True about research the dog breed. I have an american bulldog pitbull mix and we walk 2 hours cross country,lots of climbing,no prob to him. Killing me tho ![]() He is at least 7 and has spent pretty much his whole life in rescue centre if I hadn't of fallen in love with him he probably would of been put down. He self harms by over grooming so tends to have a lot of bald patches but I brought him a special outfit so he can't get to the main place he does it which is his tummy. But he is just so lovely he sleeps on my head ![]() ![]() | |||
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"If you want to get a puppy research the breed that your after as different breeds have different qualities and require different training and walking length. I currently have a 5 month old rottweiler she requires only an hour walking per day when she is an adult and requires different training from other dogs. Some dogs need more exercise then others ect it's not a decision you should take lightly a puppy/dog requires a lot of work and a lot of your time it's a lot like having a child. On the other hand I also have a rescue cat who has self harm issues so he is hard work as well but he is the most loving cat and just does his own thing which is usually sleeping. If your after a kitten I would recommend getting a pair theye keep each other entertained and don't usually become clingy. Poor kitty with self harm issues. Never heard of that before. Why would a cat self harm? Goes against an animal survival instinct True about research the dog breed. I have an american bulldog pitbull mix and we walk 2 hours cross country,lots of climbing,no prob to him. Killing me tho ![]() ![]() ![]() My boys have a female rottie,very protective of them and great around all kids. Females are more like that tho,great guardians. Males tend to be more territorial. Had a rough collie as a kid. The dog love of my life My guy is by far the most affectionate and people friendly dog Iv ever had but male dog aggressive too. Dogs will be dogs tho. Once he's ppl friendly he's good in my book | |||
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"I've had both and would go for 2 kittens everytime...puppies need far more time and energy. Plenty of rescue centres have siblings looking to be rehomed. " Totally agree two kittens are adorable and great fun, I have done this twice ![]() | |||
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"That's a lot of information and very useful.... We may visit a rescue centre over the weekend. What is your thoughts on reptiles, are they easier? Helen and Leo x " We have a leopard gecko,and whilst he is cute, you can't cuddle him lol | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? It's in your question naughty puppy ,dogs have master's cats have slaves lol Helen and Leo x " | |||
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"That's a lot of information and very useful.... We may visit a rescue centre over the weekend. What is your thoughts on reptiles, are they easier? Helen and Leo x " Reptiles require a certain kind of exotic food, heat lamps - which will add to your electric bill quite a bit! - a tank, decorations and they might be a bit awkward with vets. Plus they'll be more expensive to buy and might need more care. | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " It is really quite easy to decide... Firstly, be honest with yourself about your lifestyle and what you want out of life. Then it gets easy, dogs need a lot of company, walking, grooming and the like, but give loads of love and are faithful companions. Cats on the other hand are independent, live with you on their terms and are not above deciding to move out and take up part-time or even full time residence with a neighbour or even disappear completely. So if you want an extra full time family member who you need to consider when making night/day out, weekend and holiday plans a dog is ideal. If on the other hand you want the option of fitting a cat-flap and auto-feeder/waterer and be able to leave the animal home alone then a cat is the way to go. | |||
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"That's a lot of information and very useful.... We may visit a rescue centre over the weekend. What is your thoughts on reptiles, are they easier? Helen and Leo x " No, reptiles can be quite expensive on set up costs, quite complex in their needs and a need to find a vet that specialises, which most vet centres do have, they like all animals need a lot of research before taking on, I've decided against keeping reptiles for now, we have 2 dogs, and a diabetic cat, and half a dozen guppies, with the fostering there's frequently kittens here, and had a foster pup, which to me just re iterated that I prefer dogs to pups! Although taking him from a nervous under fed untrained 6 month old who had been kept in a crate so much he had urine burns and stains, to the 1 yr old fit muscly well mannered giant he was when he left was pretty rewarding. I will never buy a pet. Rescues always. My diabetic rescue cat woke me up last yr when mini me was choking on vomit. He's more than paid us back for taking on the cat no one wanted.x | |||
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"rabbit - you can leave them for a day or two if you have to - other pets are too restricting" if you leave our rabbit( parsnip) for a bit and ignore him, he major sulks and goes and gets in bed, typical man ![]() | |||
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"rabbit - you can leave them for a day or two if you have to - other pets are too restricting if you leave our rabbit( parsnip) for a bit and ignore him, he major sulks and goes and gets in bed, typical man ![]() how can u leave a rabbit alone?? | |||
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"A puppy is more fun ...a kitten you will never see as they like the outdoors and catching mice and such " There're many kittens and cats that enjoy indoor living, with no inclination to ever venture further than its home or your sofa and lap. | |||
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"A puppy is more fun ...a kitten you will never see as they like the outdoors and catching mice and such There're many kittens and cats that enjoy indoor living, with no inclination to ever venture further than its home or your sofa and lap. " If you put them out, they will soon stop all that nonsense. | |||
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"rabbit - you can leave them for a day or two if you have to - other pets are too restricting if you leave our rabbit( parsnip) for a bit and ignore him, he major sulks and goes and gets in bed, typical man ![]() when I get home from work always go in and say Ayup little man, if I don't get him out straight away he sulks | |||
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"A puppy is more fun ...a kitten you will never see as they like the outdoors and catching mice and such There're many kittens and cats that enjoy indoor living, with no inclination to ever venture further than its home or your sofa and lap. " I have 2 rescue kitties. Great fun. Keep each other entertained. Use a scratching post, and the corner of the pouffe. Next door pops round to feed them if I go away for a weekend. Don't need walking. Ideal living pets. Think carefully. You will be responsible for them for the next 15 years. | |||
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"We are thinking about getting a pet. We're undecided to which is better, a little kitty or a naughty puppy. What do you think we should get and which is more fun? Helen and Leo x " Kitten. Fun and cute and usually lower maintenance. When they grow up its like having an adult kid in the house. You feed em and they just sorta loaf around. | |||
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