Pets

my cats are crazy  tornado she is the crazyest

I want a cat called Garfield!!

Volunteer at the animal shelter for a few weeks and see how you feel afterwards.

As Guinea Pigs are involved in scientific research all the time. I can only assume their general arithmetical ability is above par.

I get really depressed if I don't have animals in my life, even if its a bird feeder stuck on a window, I had one when I was in halls at uni, the blue *** would come and knock on the window when it was empty.

Now I have two cats and a dog, my dog is like a social credential, when we're out we meet loads of people and we talk about dogs, it's easy conversation with fewer oportunities for awkwardness. My cats are great, I love it when they both cuddle up with me at night I feel like I've entered "the purr", it's all encompassing and relaxing and gives me an insight into their world.

I find that having a dog makes me get up and go out, I go places because of her, I love to see her happy and bouncing around the place, it's good for me physically and emotionally. I can walk off lots of aches, pains, have some deep time in my head thinking and I just feel better.

Living alone can sometimes feel lonely, so I totally get why you're considering getting a pet. Having a companion like a lovely bird can bring so much joy and companionship into your life. Personally, I've found having a pet to be incredibly helpful in combating feelings of loneliness and providing a sense of connection. It's rewarding to have a furry or feathered friend to come home to and share moments with.
I recently got myself a hamster and have been exploring articles on hamster care. If you're interested, you might find this link helpful: https://hamsternow.com. Having a pet can definitely be a wonderful experience, so I say go for it and enjoy the companionship

I have a cat which is great as he like to be left alone as much as I do. But on occassio  he likes to be near me which is a gift tk me as he doesn't talk just purrs. It's oddly calming and makes me feel a little normal! 

I could not have a pet where I lived so I began cultivating dwarf figs trees, (fignominal variety) which can thrive inn pots. They have a lot of personality and give off smells to communicate their moods. Once My fig gave off a stinky warding off smell when a nefarious person came near the front door.

I'm feeling really sad. I'm worried that I will be on my own for the rest of my life. 

I think indoor Guinea pigs would be company for me, but at the same I'm worried that I won't be able to cope with the noise. They would be in an open plan lounge/kitchen. 

If they stressed me out, I'd end up living in my bedroom

Pets are good motivators with things like getting out of bed and going outside.

Definatly! I got my first dog when i was 50. I was on my own and she is my life. She gets me out of bed. She is looking at me now as i write this. I have met so many nice people because of her. I dont want to talk to people sometimes, but when i am out with her i make connections. The benefits definatly outweigh the responsibilty it brings. I dont think i would be here if i didnt gave her. She makes me laugh, i talk to her, the affection we have is lovely. I often dont feel like going out but i have to and i am thankful for that x

How lovely:)

Definitely! They are the best company and very loving and always excited to see you.

This is my cat Ruby.  

I will consider it all. I'm much more likely to talk myself out of it, because I overthink so much.

Guinea pigs can multiply rapidly, and I am not talking about their mathematical prowess (I have no evidence one way or the other regarding their abilities at arithmetic).

I had outdoor guinea pigs who were in a hutch just outside the back door and they used to squeak when they heard me come in. I used to hold them on my lap occasionally, but a lot of time they liked to be together in the hutch. ( I had two). They needed an area where they could hide and liked to burrow under the hay, especially when we could get the long field hay. Apart from dry food I gave them things like cabbage, sprout and the end of cucumber. When we went to a pick your own and picked carrots they loved the carrot tops. When I went to feed them they would come out of their sleeping area making excited noises.

I don't know about keeping indoor guinea pigs, but I can recommend them as pets.

I do have a pet, a spaniel - and I think having a pet is both invaluable, in terms of companionship; and a big commitment. A dog like mine is obs a lot of work - not every pet is, but it's still a commitment, to care for it, interact with it, every day, for its lifetime. 

Totally worth it, imo, but I'd always say think about what you're getting into, before getting a pet. 

I didn't get my dog, he was my late mother's, I inherited him when he was still little- and it was challenging!

I signed up for Cat Protection’s cat guardian scheme but I still worry about him.

That's understandable. 

Would having a phone number of a local Cattery ease your anxiety ? Maybe it's  somewhere they could board in an emergency. 

I have a cat and he’s a great comfort to me but I worry what would happen to him if anything happened to me or if I went into hospital or something.