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Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :
 
So ive got my step daughter who i want to get a pet no dogs tho i have 2 pitts and no cats cause my dogs will killem.im thinking something that lives in a cage but can be pulled out to play with let me know what you guys have
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
pet rock? dont have to worry about feeding or water and is always where you left it last. jp

What about birds like finches they are easy to take care of
 
Posted by Blue92 (Member # 8789) on :
 
Get a Guinea Pig or Hamster.
 
Posted by 84SVOrick (Member # 9039) on :
 
GOLD FISH
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
Nothing if dogs will kill a cat it will kill any animal that can get out of its cage.

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Posted by fredfifty (Member # 10320) on :
 
ladybugs
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
A smart cat would never let a dog kill it, I'd go with a kitty for your daughter.
 
Posted by MaK_1967v8 (Member # 12187) on :
 
Are reptiles acceptable? If so, Look into a Bearded dragon. By far the most gentle creature.
 
Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :
 
I didnt think about birds...thats a good one i would have to look into bearded dragons...no cats i hate litter boxes although a cat would be bomb....anybody have turtles?
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by MaK_1967v8:
Are reptiles acceptable? If so, Look into a Bearded dragon. By far the most gentle creature.
Awesome idea. What 4 year old girl doesn't love dressing up her bearded dragon for a tea party?

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Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
All jokes aside, rabbits make pretty decent pets. I had a holland lop as a kid and it was a pretty chill pet. I'd be pretty hesitant to get a 4 year old something small like a hamster or Guinea pig. I'd also avoid reptiles until they're older as you have to make sure you wash your hands after handling them as there is a risk of contracting Salmonella. I don't know about your 4 year old, but mine still has his hands in his mouth constantly.

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Posted by AL STOCK (Member # 1852) on :
 
Butterfly
 
Posted by MaK_1967v8 (Member # 12187) on :
 
they're known to "carry" salmonella. its not a 100% guarantee. besides, just have them wear gloves.
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by MaK_1967v8:
they're known to "carry" salmonella. its not a 100% guarantee. besides, just have them wear gloves.
Yeah because 4 years old are responsible an follow directions so well.

An Moe animal do you an the wife want because you're the one who will be taking care of it.

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Posted by Wht86drop (Member # 12104) on :
 
When I was 15 I had a bearded dragon. Very simple to take care of and they just sit there most of the time. My girl also had a small ball python at the time. Snake would be a bad idea for a 4 year old though
 
Posted by egress (Member # 13128) on :
 
Bearded Dragon. Really easy to care for. [patriot]
 
Posted by 04 S281 (Member # 9229) on :
 
Fish. Something extremely low maintenance.

I wouldn't want a child, especially a young child, being responsible for the health and well being of another living creature. There are full grown adults I wouldn't trust with properly caring for a pet.
 
Posted by NK2186 (Member # 12319) on :
 
I would start off with a gold fish. Make some kind of trade up deal where that turns into an aquarium with multiple types of fish. see how long that last and whatnot and just keep getting some better and better.

The trade up program!

For sure start with something low maintenance. Plus you can teach her about science with all the water PH balancing and whatnot. [Smile]
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
My son had a turtle named tuck he liked a lot. Fish are another good one, or maybe an aquarium.
 
Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :
 
Me and my lady like the rabbit turtle and the bird idea most fish are kinda in the mix....i just know she will get bored of a fish cause she cant play with it
 




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