I know lots of you have pets. I'm thinking about settling full time into one job (geez, I'm a recruiters dream at the moment) and also settling down for me means, pets again. I live alone and have always had dogs, but my dogs were the geriatric type that did well with my crazy schedule.
I'm thinking about getting another geriatric dog, but I'm wondering if thats advisable, as I'll be doing 12's. Should I stick to a cat??
What do you do, especially those who like me, are single and such...
I'm a bunny person. They're destructive, shed a lot, and require access to grass but they're clean, low-maintenance animals with some very cute quirks. You can't help but love an animal that will race up to you and hop backwards and forwards in circles round your feet to pronounce their undying love for you
And yes, I have walked my rabbit on numerous occasions while on holiday.
I have two hounds, and I work 8 hour shifts. I walk them at 4:15 am and wear them out. They have pee'd on everything by then, gotten some exercise and sleep all day. But, if I had to work 12 hours I would get a pet sitter to let them out.
That's a good idea, a pet sitter. To the OP, are you good friends with any of your neighbors who have kids? Maybe they can come in and walk your pups on days you work 12's. I would hate to give advice not to get an animal when you really want one. Sounds like you have a lot of really great advice here...someone said that they use the "pee pads." Train your animals to use those as well as go outside if you can...what a great idea. Good luck.:)
I am thinking of getting a rabbit. Heard that they're as easy to housebreak as a cat. (Plus- QUIET for my neighbors!! :)) The only thing is leaving it for those long 12-hour shifts in its cage... though it's not like rabbits have to be walked, or anything :)
I think it's a myth that bunnies litterbox train as easily as cats. I had a rabbit about 10 years ago and she peed all over the place and was smart enough to do it out of my site so I couldn't catch her in the act. :rotfl: She was a cutie, though. I also had a ferret who automatically used her litterbox, but WHOO did her poop smell! I had to change the litter every day.
To the OP, I think you'd be better off with kittycats to start out with, but contrary to popular belief, they do like companionship so it's nice to have two so they can keep each other company. :)
KiwiChick
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I'm a bunny person. They're destructive, shed a lot, and require access to grass but they're clean, low-maintenance animals with some very cute quirks. You can't help but love an animal that will race up to you and hop backwards and forwards in circles round your feet to pronounce their undying love for you
And yes, I have walked my rabbit on numerous occasions while on holiday.