which non-traditional pet gave you the most love??
thinking beyond cats and dogs—what’s actually worth it?
I've tried a lot of pets that aren't cats or dogs—think fish, turtles, snakes, bunnies, hedgehogs, hamsters, fancy rats, birds… yeah, I went full collector mode. 😅
From my experience, fish, turtles, and snakes are super chill but honestly just there to look at. Cute, quiet, easy, but no emotional feedback unless you're feeding them.
Bunnies, hedgehogs, and hamsters? Adorable but not always into hanging out. I had one hamster that was a total sweetheart, though—let me hold him, super calm, made me feel like a Disney princess.
Best emotional return? Definitely fancy rats or parrots. Rats are soft, cuddly, and will nap with you (just raise 1–2 for better bonding). Parrots are the opposite—loud, bold, and love attention, but poop... a lot.
What’s your experience? Which little guy made your day better just by existing? Drop a pic of your favorite non-traditional pet!
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