Here's a bunch of small cute furballs you probably didn't think of having as pets. They're a little bit odd for a pet choice and, yet, are so cute it hurts. But do they make good pets, actually? See for yourself.
2. Answers to questions like “Do you own
a pet?What is it?” usually get the
classic answer “A Cat” , “ A Dog” or “A
Fluffy Rabbit”. Yet, there are people
who think outside the classic pet
choice box and opt for other quite odd
domestic companions. Some of them
are quite difficult to keep, see for
yourself.
3. 1.Sugar Gliders
This tiny Australian handful of
cuteness makes a great pet, not only
because it's absolutely adorable, but
because forms a strong bond with its
human family. They're omnivores,
which means they eat almost
anything. However, you could feed
them with fresh fruit and
vegetables.
4. 2.Fennec Fox
Fennecs should not be mistaken for domestic
animals. They're independent and energetic and
yet cuddly. They can be enjoyed by the whole
family, as they're very playful.
5. 3.Squirrels
These little rodents have been considered pests for a
while, but are now pets to a lot of people. Naturally they
look all fluffy and cuddly, but they won't be a typical pet.
They have sharp claws and teeth, they cannot be left
alone. They're hyper active and could become addicted to
human junk food.
6. Yeah, I think
you're gross and
fugly, too!
Rats are not the typical pet choice.
Nevertheless, they're cute, lovable, enjoy
interacting with humans and are very smart.
If there was a top 5 unusual pets chart, they'd
be in it.
4.Rats
7. 5.Pygmy Goat
These little dwarfs are cousins of the common
farm goats. They're tiny, playful and
communicative. So, if you wish to have them as
pets, keep in mind they're herd animals, which
means you can never have one only.
8. 6. Raccoons
Though they look super cuddly and quiet,
raccoons don't make good pets. They're
better off into the wild.They destroy
everything they can get their little "clawy"
paws on and are said to be notorious
biters.The little masked bandits require a
lot of attention and patience.
9. 7. Hedgehogs
These little prickly but adorable fellows are quite shy,
nervous and cannot be trained to perform tricks.
However, they can change their attitude , if you
interact with them daily.
10. 8. Serval
Serval are wild cats, which means
they need big zoolike areas to run
around, hunt and do other wildcat
stuff. They need a special diet, as
ordinary cat food won't be enough.
11. 9. Skunk
These little stinkers require quite a lot of
care, especially when they're still babies.
Yet, they love to play and the more you
cuddle them , the cuddlier they'll become as
grownups.
12. 10. Pigs
Piglets ate super cute, smart and affectionate pets.
Yet, they won't jump at you and lick your face like a
puppy will. They like interaction with humans and
enjoy being petted.Keep in mind they're a little bit
destructive, so you should train them.
13. 11.Marmosets
Primates are not that commons as pets,
especially marmosets. They're wild
animals and as such should be provided
with an environments as complex as
their natural habitat.
14. Sugar Gliders: Questions And Answers
Information Sources:
Fennec Foxes As Pets
Squirrels As Pets: Are They A Bad Idea?
Pygmy Goats : All You Need To
Know
Raccoons : Pets Or Pests?
Odd Animals To Have As Pets