What would be a good small pet for me?

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I have had rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rats. I used to have a lot of rabbits but found homes for all except one because they are a lot of work, but I do love my little Holland Lop ''Bucky.'' He is the sweetest rabbit ever and he follows me round the yard and lies with me in the shade. I think me an him have the strongest bond out of all my pets. Since he isn't neutered (he is 5 years old now and I was worried he would be too old) he sometimes has his ''moments'' which is bothersome but understandable and I never get mad at him but my next rabbit I will get younger and have neutered. I have a guinea pig named Panda and I know they need company so I have been trying to find a single female guinea pig that I can adopt in Eugene, OR without much success. I love Panda and I like to hold her and give her veggies on my lap. I love her soft squeaks (and LOUD squeaks) and she is cute. However she will not get any exercise unless motivated by veggies, so I have to give her veggies to her by spreading them all over her giant pen so she has to run around and get them. So I love holding her and watching her but sometimes it is hard to tell if she enjoys being held and petted or not. I adopted 2 rats from my local humane society. I love them dearly, but they are females and pretty active. They aren't as interested as being rubbed/scratched or held as some of my other females have been. However they ares still cute and fun and they love coming up and getting treats during play time, I just wish they were a little more snuggly/affectionate. So after reading all that in the future what would be good pets for me? I like pets that are openly affectionate and show their love for you similar to a dog. I am thinking of only having 1 or 2 animals from now on so care/cleaning ect. doesn't seem like too much and so that I don't have to worry as much about a pet being too much work because I won't have so many. I was thinking maybe male rats? Any other suggestions are helpful and you can provide care information as well.

Torrie A · Accepted Answer

I think you should give a pair of male rats a try.  They tend to be calmer, though while they are young they will still be active and crazy.  Males tend to like cuddling and sitting calmly to be pet and snuggled more.  They aren't quite as active though.

Have you considered ferrets?  Do some research on them.  Great personalities, much like a puppy or kitten, but much more work than the small animals you have experience with.

? · Answer

Rabbits could get alongside good along with your different pets. But so could rats and they're very amusing, playful and sociable. You will even instruct them to do special tips. I like manx rats given that they do not have a tail so I consider they're quite lovable. Also dumbo rats are lovable given that they have got those colossal ears. Because rats are social animals I endorse you get a couple. They can be happier this fashion and you're going to have two times the joys. They also are no longer very steeply-priced. Good good fortune and wish this is helping! P.S i had a buddy who had an older sister and brother. She had a guinea pig as did her sister and their brother had a rabbit. The animals all lived within the identical hutch and performed within the run in combination.

Anonymous · Answer

definitely get another guinea pig and be sure to find one thats calm but curoius! so pick the leest skittery one and the one thats quiet and lets you hold them. Good luck! (name the piggy mandee definitely!!)

Anonymous · Answer

well it seems that you have had good experiences with small animals, i love that your so into them! if you want to get smaller then you have had, try mice. they are fun and adorable to watch run around. If you want to get bigger(even though its more expensive) you should try a chinchilla or ferret. Ferrets are like small cats and dogs they just are so playful and fun! Chinchillas are super expensive because of their dandriff(no one is alergic to them) but they are a joy to have around. 
Hope i helped!

Megaen · Answer

After reading ALL that (lol) I think guinea pigs are your style. :)

Anonymous · Answer

Ferret!!!!!! They can be very calm and active at the same time, they are also very smart.

Anonymous · Answer

You should definetly get a sugar glider! 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_glider

They are amazing animals they bond very well with their owners; sounds perfect for you but they can be a little pricey. But it's definetly worth it!

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