Pets seem to be a hot topic in the news at the moment so I thought I’d write an article about my top three animals. I’m only going to include pets that I’ve personally owned, because they’re the only ones I can really judge. Let me know what you think in the comments section below because it will be interesting to hear what thoughts people have about the various types of pets.
Rabbits
I think rabbits are one of the best home pets for families. Rabbit hutches are quite expensive, but once you have them (plus a run) it becomes very cheap to keep them. The only major expense is potential medical bills, but the same could be said about all kinds of pet.
The one thing to watch out for when buying a rabbit is whether or not they have been handled from birth. Rabbits that haven’t been handled from birth are likely to be much more difficult to train. They may even be more aggressive.
Dogs
Dogs are a relatively obvious choice as they can make great pets. The cost of having a dog is probably a lot higher than rabbits on a day to day basis, but you don’t have the initial cost of a cage. On the other hand, dogs have higher vets bills and eat a lot more food (depending on which type of breed you get). I’ve owned both golden retrievers and border collies, and they both make good pets as long as you’re willing to give them a lot of exercise.
Chinchillas
Not many people keep chinchillas which is probably a good thing! Despite what most pet shops will tell you they are quite difficult animals to keep. They also aren’t great if you want a “cuddly” type of pet as they always want to be moving. With that said, they made my list of the top three because they are very entertaining. They all have their own personalities and make great pets if you’re willing to put in the time and the effort to keep them properly.