What are several things you consider when choosing a pet? and why?
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1. How long will it live? I like that fish only live a couple years. Cats and dogs live almost as long as raising a child from birth to High School graduation. Parrots could live longer than you.
2. How much poop does it produce? I don't like to clean up giant piles of crap 5 times a day really.
3. Can I train it to do it's business outside and do I think I'll take the time to do so. VERY IMPORTANT.
4. Can it potentially kill me? I know this is silly but say I get crushed under the fridge and can't reach the phone. Will I live until someone finds me or will this pet of mine snack on my ears, toes, etc..
5. If I was in an earthquake and trapped with this pet, could I eat it? Hey, if I was trapped under rubble, Mr. Bigglesworth the cat is fair game.
6. Will it cost me a fortune for any reason. Biting people, causing lawsuits, eating the drywall, digging up the neighbors yard, etc..
7. The most important thing. How much noise does it make? I can handle a dog barking when it hears something suspicious or is playing. I can handle a cat meowing for food. I can't handle a cockatiel that never ever stops squawking.
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Then you will need to choose which pet is best for your family.
1. what type of pet
2. size of pet
3. personality or temperament of the pet
4. big or small
5. how long is the average lifespan for the pet
6. how much care does the pet need (ie: grooming, training, etc...) and do you have the time to commit to this.
Research is most important. You would not want to adopt a pet and then realize that having a pet is not right for you. It would be hard on yourselves as well as the pet if you had to rehome the pet.
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1. Do you realize that they need specialized vet care, and that a vet appointment can cost upwards of $200?
2. Do you understand that the food and toys required for these large birds are costly, and that they tear things apart very quickly?
3. Do you know that tropical birds can injure you or your children pretty severely with a bite or claw, and that they can carry serious diseases?
4. Do you know that most parrots are flock birds, and can literally go crazy if kept in a cage for years with no mate?
5. Do you realize that some tropical birds can live up to 50 years?
In short, do you know everything you need to know about the animal that you are buying, the cost of raising them, the time and energy they will need, any special needs they have, and are you prepared emotionally and financially to provide these things for them? If not, do not even try to get a pet. Simply being able to afford it does not mean you can give it all the love and care it needs.
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