Low maintenance pets pllease lock mods

[FerretMonarch]

Hi! I say this with the best intentions and with consideration to the other pets in your household, but I do not feel like you guys are ready for another pet.

As previously stated in this thread, there’s actually no such thing as a “low maintenance” pet! All animals have their own individual needs that need to be accounted for.

It’s also really really not a good idea to support exotic animal breeders such as skunk breeders. These animals are not domestic and even if it is legal, it is not morally just to buy an animal from them. Simply put, it’s not an ethical choice for a pet.

I think it’s also a good idea to remove or sell the toxic plants in your household as it’s unsafe for your other animals. Especially since they’re chewing on them, it’s really dangerous even to have them in your home! Even if you try your hardest to keep your animals separate there’s always a chance they’ll get to the plants and make themselves seriously sick.

Additionally, I really don’t think it’s a good idea to ask on an adoptable pets site about irl pets. You should really join specific groups for this kind of thing and do your own independent research! Getting a pet without doing thorough research on your own is never a good idea and can lead to that pet not having a good quality of life.

I really hope you take my advice to mind! Thanks for reading!

With all due respect, I want to reiterate a couple things that I believe have either gotten lost or I've forgotten to mention. That being said here it is; there is no 'we' in this. My sister and her boyfriend, whom I live with for now, have 3 pets two cats and a dog. I am not 'supposed' to touch these pets. No reason my sister just scolds the pup for being near me when I am not in my room or when im not eating saying i don't want her around me. (Not correct because the only places i dont want her is in my room or when im eating cause i dont want her getting hurt and she climbs on people and couches and i dont want dog hair in my food) and the cats stay in my sister and her bf's room since there stuff is there. (It's a huge room and it could easily be 2 decently sized rooms with a bathroom so it can easily accomidate them) (also please dont ask why my sister is doing this i dont know why nor do i care its her animals.) I do not have any animals and i am asking to gather intel on if i want a pet and if so what kind the least amount of time i will take is 3-6 months.

Also i have stated that the skunk is a 'dream pet' because i love skunks and their familia realistically its not a pet.

As for the plant; I have resolved the reason why my door was opening (a screw was in too far causing it to open in its own when i was at work and not knwoing until i came home) so unless they get opposable thumbs they will never be in my room. I also wasnt going to live with them when i bought the plant (not to mention it has the wrong plant info for it). When I bought the Taro I was looking to buy my own house, but because of the market and buying by myself all the houses I could get needed a gut job, so I had to live with them.

As for asking about this on here; i'm researching my own information, but there are creatures that are possible pets that i didnt or dont know about and was curious as to what was out there.

[Echo Revna]

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[varsity11]

Hi! I say this with the best intentions and with consideration to the other pets in your household, but I do not feel like you guys are ready for another pet.

As previously stated in this thread, there’s actually no such thing as a “low maintenance” pet! All animals have their own individual needs that need to be accounted for.

It’s also really really not a good idea to support exotic animal breeders such as skunk breeders. These animals are not domestic and even if it is legal, it is not morally just to buy an animal from them. Simply put, it’s not an ethical choice for a pet.

I think it’s also a good idea to remove or sell the toxic plants in your household as it’s unsafe for your other animals. Especially since they’re chewing on them, it’s really dangerous even to have them in your home! Even if you try your hardest to keep your animals separate there’s always a chance they’ll get to the plants and make themselves seriously sick.

Additionally, I really don’t think it’s a good idea to ask on an adoptable pets site about irl pets. You should really join specific groups for this kind of thing and do your own independent research! Getting a pet without doing thorough research on your own is never a good idea and can lead to that pet not having a good quality of life.

I really hope you take my advice to mind! Thanks for reading!

I was going to say something similar to this. The most important thing for you to realize is that no animal is going to be low maintenance. All animals are going to need specific care and you're going to need to do extensive research into tools and other things that are required to keep them happy and healthy. Animals are not home decor. You can't bring a living creature into your home and expect for it to just sit there and look pretty while only needing minimal care. It's an unsafe mindset to have while searching for a pet, and I believe you should wait until you're in a better position to dedicate more time and effort to an animal before getting one. Pets are a commitment and you can't expect to have one and ignore it without causing trauma (both physical and mental) to the animal. And I know other people in this thread have said similar things, your responses show that you aren't really getting it. I hope you really take some of these things into mind.

[FatalCollapse]

Big agree with Lemon Coyote, whispering.smaug, Angelus Gastonand and varsity11

[Angelus Gaston]

Hi! I say this with the best intentions and with consideration to the other pets in your household, but I do not feel like you guys are ready for another pet.

As previously stated in this thread, there’s actually no such thing as a “low maintenance” pet! All animals have their own individual needs that need to be accounted for.

It’s also really really not a good idea to support exotic animal breeders such as skunk breeders. These animals are not domestic and even if it is legal, it is not morally just to buy an animal from them. Simply put, it’s not an ethical choice for a pet.

I think it’s also a good idea to remove or sell the toxic plants in your household as it’s unsafe for your other animals. Especially since they’re chewing on them, it’s really dangerous even to have them in your home! Even if you try your hardest to keep your animals separate there’s always a chance they’ll get to the plants and make themselves seriously sick.

Additionally, I really don’t think it’s a good idea to ask on an adoptable pets site about irl pets. You should really join specific groups for this kind of thing and do your own independent research! Getting a pet without doing thorough research on your own is never a good idea and can lead to that pet not having a good quality of life.

I really hope you take my advice to mind! Thanks for reading!

You might want to be a bit more careful/diplomatic with your wording, I wouldn't blame Ferret at all if they took offense to this message, in reading it myself I was a little shock. As long as they are also doing their own research, what is the problem if they also ask questions on here. I'm currently researching Service Dog info as I need one, in the process I have asked people on here and other sites for their opinions/info, I almost always cross reference the info I receive and/or double check it just on the net. You also might want to more thoroughly read stuff before just throwing your thoughts and opinions around willy nilly as it would have cleared up several of your concerns if you had.

EDIT - Also, at least where I'm from, the term low maintenance is largely just used in reference for anything that isn't like a dog or a cat, "less expensive" long term. It's also extremely relative, Ferret literally said they just wanted something that would be ok in their room all day while they're at work, they didn't say anything about not wanting to take good care of whatever pet they get.

No pet is less expensive even fish can reach 1000 if your getting the correct set up to make it self sufficient meaning no cleaning or interactions what so ever besides feeding unless you automate that as well. No animal is easy or cheap no matter what.

[Echo Revna]

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[FerretMonarch]

Hi! I say this with the best intentions and with consideration to the other pets in your household, but I do not feel like you guys are ready for another pet.

As previously stated in this thread, there’s actually no such thing as a “low maintenance” pet! All animals have their own individual needs that need to be accounted for.

It’s also really really not a good idea to support exotic animal breeders such as skunk breeders. These animals are not domestic and even if it is legal, it is not morally just to buy an animal from them. Simply put, it’s not an ethical choice for a pet.

I think it’s also a good idea to remove or sell the toxic plants in your household as it’s unsafe for your other animals. Especially since they’re chewing on them, it’s really dangerous even to have them in your home! Even if you try your hardest to keep your animals separate there’s always a chance they’ll get to the plants and make themselves seriously sick.

Additionally, I really don’t think it’s a good idea to ask on an adoptable pets site about irl pets. You should really join specific groups for this kind of thing and do your own independent research! Getting a pet without doing thorough research on your own is never a good idea and can lead to that pet not having a good quality of life.

I really hope you take my advice to mind! Thanks for reading!

I was going to say something similar to this. The most important thing for you to realize is that no animal is going to be low maintenance. All animals are going to need specific care and you're going to need to do extensive research into tools and other things that are required to keep them happy and healthy. Animals are not home decor. You can't bring a living creature into your home and expect for it to just sit there and look pretty while only needing minimal care. It's an unsafe mindset to have while searching for a pet, and I believe you should wait until you're in a better position to dedicate more time and effort to an animal before getting one. Pets are a commitment and you can't expect to have one and ignore it without causing trauma (both physical and mental) to the animal. And I know other people in this thread have said similar things, your responses show that you aren't really getting it. I hope you really take some of these things into mind.

As I've stated at least once in this thread what i consider, being from the midwest US area, is something that will be okay with me working an 8 hour shift and i dont have to come home to a house full of animal matter. To the general midwest (at least how i understand it in my area) a 'low maintenance' pet is considered anything that isnt a dog, cat, horse, or livestock. (Ignoring chickens cause everyone has those). I also stated in the thread multiple times that my wording had been incorrect and I meant something that would be fine with me being at work for 8 hours at the least (since sometimes i work 10-12) and me not having to worry about things being tore up or it having to use the bathroom while I'm gone.

I also stated that while i am doing research on my own I dont know all of the animals out there and maybe there's ones here people know of that i don't. I've done research into animals I know im not going to get for personal reasons just to ensure i dont want to get them.

I've had animals my entire life for various reasons and not once have I ever considered anyone of them 'home decor' nor have I ever exhibited any type of behavior or thought patterns that would suggest this if I had I wouldn't of been allowed to be around the animals I had in past or the ones that i currently live with. I never said that I would ignore it i simply want an animal that would be okay with me going to my work without me having to worry a whole lot like i would with a cat or dog. I dont really appreciate ya'll throwing these things out without asking me if that's what's really going on first.

Don't get me wrong i'm glad ya'll are concerned with the wellbeing of animals, but i'd rather if you'd at least read the thread or ask me if you have any concerns rather than being a bit rude on here without knowing how i think or act. Ya'll have a nice day and if you, or anyone else, has any polite questions i'm happy to answer them here on the thread or in my inbox.

[Angelus Gaston]

No pet is less expensive even fish can reach 1000 if your getting the correct set up to make it self sufficient meaning no cleaning or interactions what so ever besides feeding unless you automate that as well. No animal is easy or cheap no matter what.

I said long term, for instance, dog food is a lot more expensive than fish food.

Things for Fish and other pets still add up over time though there is no cutting corners on anything.
Just because you don't think something is expensive doesn't mean it isn't. Every animal is expansive in the long term ( specialised equipment, set up etc) not just the common ones like cats or dogs.

A gold fish one of the most common fish kept as pets and often mistreated as there often given away at carnivals and fairs can live up to 20 years if taken care of correctly.
If that isn't a long term investment then I don't know what is.

This is what I'm trying to get across because you think its not a long term commitment doesn't mean it isn't you cant just say oh it's only a fish or something because its not a cat or a dog.

[FerretMonarch]

Things for Fish and other pets still add up over time though there is no cutting corners on anything.
Just because you don't think something is expensive doesn't mean it isn't. Every animal is expansive in the long term ( specialised equipment, set up etc) not just the common ones like cats or dogs.

A gold fish one of the most common fish kept as pets and often mistreated as there often given away at carnivals and fairs can live up to 20 years if taken care of correctly.
If that isn't a long term investment then I don't know what is.

This is what I'm trying to get across because you think its not a long term commitment doesn't mean it isn't you cant just say oh it's only a fish or something because its not a cat or a dog.

With all due respect I completely understand that fish can and will live for years and that a lot of times they're given to kids as a 'stepping stone' for dogs or cats. The whole point of the thread, which I believe has been missed, it that I am staying at my sibling and her partner's house for a few years while I take care of the things I need to until I am financially able to get a house myself. And in the time being I miss having a creature to care for since I've had animals my entire life and now I don't. I was also realizing that I have limited space and I work an 8 hour job five days a week which leaves me little time to properly train something like a dog or cat and I'm also not wanting to leave something in a cage for 8 hours a day and was asking those who may have more information on this about it. Since I myself have no knowledge of Gekos, or other small pets that would be okay with being in their habitat for at least 8 hours. (This is not to say that Gekos or other creatures wouldn't be happy with some outside habitat time as im sure they would be).

Again I would much rather if you would ask me ,whether it is in my inbox or on here on the thread itself, before assuming you know how I think or act. Thank you and ya'll have a great day.

[Angelus Gaston]

Things for Fish and other pets still add up over time though there is no cutting corners on anything.
Just because you don't think something is expensive doesn't mean it isn't. Every animal is expansive in the long term ( specialised equipment, set up etc) not just the common ones like cats or dogs.

A gold fish one of the most common fish kept as pets and often mistreated as there often given away at carnivals and fairs can live up to 20 years if taken care of correctly.
If that isn't a long term investment then I don't know what is.

This is what I'm trying to get across because you think its not a long term commitment doesn't mean it isn't you cant just say oh it's only a fish or something because its not a cat or a dog.

With all due respect I completely understand that fish can and will live for years and that a lot of times they're given to kids as a 'stepping stone' for dogs or cats. The whole point of the thread, which I believe has been missed, it that I am staying at my sibling and her partner's house for a few years while I take care of the things I need to until I am financially able to get a house myself. And in the time being I miss having a creature to care for since I've had animals my entire life and now I don't. I was also realizing that I have limited space and I work an 8 hour job five days a week which leaves me little time to properly train something like a dog or cat and I'm also not wanting to leave something in a cage for 8 hours a day and was asking those who may have more information on this about it. Since I myself have no knowledge of Gekos, or other small pets that would be okay with being in their habitat for at least 8 hours. (This is not to say that Gekos or other creatures wouldn't be happy with some outside habitat time as im sure they would be).

Again I would much rather if you would ask me ,whether it is in my inbox or on here on the thread itself, before assuming you know how I think or act. Thank you and ya'll have a great day.

This wasn't direct towards you it was towards someone else who stated that the only long term pets are dogs and cats pets that add up over time

I said long term, for instance, dog food is a lot more expensive than fish food.

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I was just stating to them that every pet adds up over time including fish which often get seen as disposable when many fish can live longer than a dog or a cat.

The only thing I mentioned towards you was

No animal truly low maintenance even if you think they are.
I keep seeing fish tanks mentioned and as someone who has had multiple fish tanks there not low maintenance in the slightest. If/when they move out are they willing to move all the fish, the tank and the equipment and depending on the size it's going to be hard getting from one place to next without it breaking or loosing fish in the process (which I have had happen even when taking the utmost care).

A larger fish tank ( smallest we had was 4 foot long cant remember the gallons biggest was 6 foot long all fully planted ) is also better for it to be truly low maintenance and that also can take a month to fully cycle then there is keeping the water parameters as perfect as possible, stuff to treat any potential illnesses and everything. There is no vet for fish so any illness has to be treated by you which needs research on every possible illness.

People say fish keeping is easy but it isn't at all.

Honestly a fish tank is something I would look at when I'm in a place of my own and not planning on moving again as it's way to much hassle to move anything.

I've had rats, rabbits, ferrets, birds, lizards, snakes, dogs, cats, goats, chickens, ducks, geese everything you can possible think off and nothing is easy or low maintenance no matter what.

That's all I said with regards to people saying fish tanks.