I have a cat and Russian tortoise. I also had a beta fish but cleaning its tank became a chore.
The tortoise and cat a relatively low maintenance, especially since the cat prefers to relieve itself outside. The tortoise is a cute little guy who eats lettuce (we feed him romaine). We've tried to feed him other vegetables and turtle food but he's very picky, like a toddler who only likes mac & cheese. He's about 4 years old but they typically live to around 40 yrs.
@vivify saidI'm a little suspicious of your Russian tortoise, although it would probably make a good novel.
I have a cat and Russian tortoise. I also had a beta fish but cleaning its tank became a chore.
The tortoise and cat a relatively low maintenance, especially since the cat prefers to relieve itself outside. The tortoise is a cute little guy who eats lettuce (we feed him romaine). We've tried to feed him other vegetables and turtle food but he's very picky, like a toddler who only likes mac & cheese. He's about 4 years old but they typically live to around 40 yrs.
We are currently petless after losing our cat a couple of years ago and lingering for now in rented accommodation. (Where keeping pets isn't an option). Looking to buy again and a cat or dog is definitely on the cards.
@vivify said6 Cats. 2 turtles, 30 fish. Had a dog but she died. All live outside of my house.
I have a cat and Russian tortoise. I also had a beta fish but cleaning its tank became a chore.
The tortoise and cat a relatively low maintenance, especially since the cat prefers to relieve itself outside. The tortoise is a cute little guy who eats lettuce (we feed him romaine). We've tried to feed him other vegetables and turtle food but he's very picky, like a toddler who only likes mac & cheese. He's about 4 years old but they typically live to around 40 yrs.
@Drewnogal saidNice. Would love to have one of those, but fluffy dogs are not comfortable in this heat. I see lots of people around here getting these types and I bet the dogs hate it.
I have a border collie. She’s lots of fun until she gets tired when she becomes grouchy & growly.
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@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidUsed to be a dog person some years ago. Cats are fun too. Amazing hunters they are.
I'm a little suspicious of your Russian tortoise, although it would probably make a good novel.
We are currently petless after losing our cat a couple of years ago and lingering for now in rented accommodation. (Where keeping pets isn't an option). Looking to buy again and a cat or dog is definitely on the cards.
@vivify saidI have 30 or so fish and some of them are bottom feeders and scavengers. Plus some snails will help keep the tank clean.
I have a cat and Russian tortoise. I also had a beta fish but cleaning its tank became a chore.
The tortoise and cat a relatively low maintenance, especially since the cat prefers to relieve itself outside. The tortoise is a cute little guy who eats lettuce (we feed him romaine). We've tried to feed him other vegetables and turtle food but he's very picky, like a toddler who only likes mac & cheese. He's about 4 years old but they typically live to around 40 yrs.
@Rajk999 saidDo you count the snails as pets? 🙂
I have 30 or so fish and some of them are bottom feeders and scavengers. Plus some snails will help keep the tank clean.
@Ghost-of-a-Duke saidNah ... Good one. Got about 50 of those, and the fish eat some. They reproduce like rabbits.
Do you count the snails as pets? 🙂
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@Rajk999 saidMine is long coated. She came from a dogs home, it took a muzzle and 2 people to groom her and there’d inevitably be a scratches from a dew claw. I found her a bit calmer to groom on my own and introduced carrot sticks through her muzzle. Last spring, out of frustration, I managed to use a scissors to cut out a golf ball sized fur ball with a burr in it that had been tangled in her back leg for 8 months. This year I can groom her without a muzzle 🙂 but she’s banned from my local vets 🙁who can’t get near her to give her her annual booster. She now goes to the vet hospital where she gets sedated snd restrained by a few nurses for it. She’s a fabulous dog!
Nice. Would love to have one of those, but fluffy dogs are not comfortable in this heat. I see lots of people around here getting these types and I bet the dogs hate it.