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Pets

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I would be curious to know how many people have pets and a family? How do you find keeping pets is it beneficial or do you struggle 

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  • I have:
    1 Cat - Winnie (11 years)
    1 Leopard Gecko - Leo (12 years)
    2 Corn Snakes - Inca (12 years) and Annie (approximately 4 years)
    2 Gerbils - Toffee and Latte (18 months)
    1 Dwarf Hamster - Gizmo (22 month)

    Out of all of them though, my cat, Winnie is the one I secretly love the most. I have always had cats throughout my life and would never be without one. Before we got Winnie back in 2015, we went through a few years without one when we lost my tabby, Lucy back in 2008. 

    The years without a cat were probably the worst for me - so I have always said, wherever I live, I will need a place that allows cats. 

    I love dogs as well and know many where I work, but because my parents and I are always so busy, it would be very unfair on getting a dog as they are much more dependable on humans - whereas cats tend to be fine when left alone - as long as they get enough food, water, love, playtime and a nice bed - they are fine.

    Most animals are good for children, providing they know how to care for the animal and the parents will need to step in if/when the child does either get tired of caring for the animal - so parents need to do the research too - especially for the more exotic pets like snakes and geckos.

    Mweekie xx

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  • I have:
    1 Cat - Winnie (11 years)
    1 Leopard Gecko - Leo (12 years)
    2 Corn Snakes - Inca (12 years) and Annie (approximately 4 years)
    2 Gerbils - Toffee and Latte (18 months)
    1 Dwarf Hamster - Gizmo (22 month)

    Out of all of them though, my cat, Winnie is the one I secretly love the most. I have always had cats throughout my life and would never be without one. Before we got Winnie back in 2015, we went through a few years without one when we lost my tabby, Lucy back in 2008. 

    The years without a cat were probably the worst for me - so I have always said, wherever I live, I will need a place that allows cats. 

    I love dogs as well and know many where I work, but because my parents and I are always so busy, it would be very unfair on getting a dog as they are much more dependable on humans - whereas cats tend to be fine when left alone - as long as they get enough food, water, love, playtime and a nice bed - they are fine.

    Most animals are good for children, providing they know how to care for the animal and the parents will need to step in if/when the child does either get tired of caring for the animal - so parents need to do the research too - especially for the more exotic pets like snakes and geckos.

    Mweekie xx

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