Dream non-equine, non-canine pets?

[Meowy Catkin]

Snow leopard and, as we are in fantasy land, mine would be so loving we would cuddle up together and it would wrap its beautiful tail around me

I want one too now! They do have the best tails.

Cats. I want all the cats please and thank you.

Yes... I think that covers it nicely (but they must be well behaved, not fight and not pee on things that are not for peeing on).

 

[ycbm]

I have always wanted some capybara, giant guinea pigs!
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[ycbm]

You'll enjoy this

https://twitter.com/x/status/1286350322273640448

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[meleeka]

A Giraffe I love the eyes and faces of them although not sure where I would keep one.

Grown up son thinks we should swap the horses for giraffes. You can buy them off the internet apparently.

 

[fiwen30]

A panther. I’m absolutely dying to know what their round chubby bellies feel like, and to hold their enormous murder mittens.

 

[Meowy Catkin]

A panther. I’m absolutely dying to know what their round chubby bellies feel like, and to hold their enormous murder mittens.

I'm currently indulging my 'big cat' dreams with artwork. So far I have a print of a lion and one of a tiger. A cheetah was already on the want list and now I have added a snow leopard and a black panther due to this thread.

 

[paddy555]

The pony is already my dream pet anyway, can my unrealistic dream be having her in the house with me? ?

unrealistic??

 

[Goldenstar]

Two pigs and an otter or two .

 

[paddy555]

they are of course well trained. This little chap realises the need for hand washing after using the lavatory.

 

[Nicnac]

When I was young for quite a few years I asked for a crocodile every time anyone asked me what I wanted for my birthday/Christmas. Apparently I was going to keep it in the bath.

Now I'd settle for a hippo or two.

 

[Emilieu]

Guinea pigs. We have too many household pets that would eat them to make it practical and they are so messy but I just absolutely adore them. We have some coming to visit for a couple of weeks in the summer, I can’t wait!

 

[SO1]

I like guinea pigs

Guinea Pig Bridge https://g.co/kgs/QHzQCj

 

[SO1]

I would Guinea pigs.

 

[Caol Ila]

No other takers for the roaches??

They are adorable. Look at this random man on the internet with his cockroach! He looks so happy. One day, OH will give in

 

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No other takers for the roaches??

They are adorable. Look at this random man on the internet with his cockroach! He looks so happy. One day, OH will give in

I think you should just get some TBF. ? They are very cool, people just don't like invertebrates lol. I had wanted GALS since I was about 4, then when I could I just got some ? they're not exactly the sort of creatures who require you to have a total lifestyle overhaul to accommodate their needs and your OH would probably warm up to them over time.

 

[Hepsibah]

I'd like jumping spiders like this one. They're so cute and fuzzy. Like kittens with eight legs.

 

[Hepsibah]

....and some of these!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

DB the cat is a big fan of the squeaky frog... I'm not sure that he'd look after it mind you.

 

[Emilieu]

I like guinea pigs

Guinea Pig Bridge https://g.co/kgs/QHzQCj

This might be the best start to a day that I have ever had.

 

[Chippers1]

Red panda for me please!

 

[Widgeon]

I've always wanted a herd of goats. I live in a 3 bed semi so when I get the lotto win and I have a few acres maybe ?

Oh gosh me too. Pygmies for additional cuteness and chaos factor.

 

[Widgeon]

I love rabbits too. If I had an actual fortune (as this is what rabbits cost to keep) I would have a special Rabbit Barn. It would be amazing - like an American horse barn but with very small gauge fencing for the outdoor pens. I'd employ a Rabbit Groom to keep it all clean and lovely and then I would spend my time sitting on the floor talking to the rabbits, drinking coffee, and chatting to visitors.

 

[Hackback]

As a child I always wanted pet rats and as a divorce present to myself I finally got a couple, followed by a couple more after their demise. Sadly current OH is allergic to them.

But years ago whilst still a child and on holiday somewhere we visited a pet shop where they had two absolutely huge rats in a glass cage, like rabbit size rats. I've always wanted some of those but can't find out what they were. Google didn't exist then and nothing comes up now, other than African pouched rats or something, but I can't find any evidence of them being brought to the UK as pets.

 

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I love rabbits too. If I had an actual fortune (as this is what rabbits cost to keep) I would have a special Rabbit Barn. It would be amazing - like an American horse barn but with very small gauge fencing for the outdoor pens. I'd employ a Rabbit Groom to keep it all clean and lovely and then I would spend my time sitting on the floor talking to the rabbits, drinking coffee, and chatting to visitors.

I volunteer to be Rabbit Groom!

 

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As a child I always wanted pet rats and as a divorce present to myself I finally got a couple, followed by a couple more after their demise. Sadly current OH is allergic to them.

But years ago whilst still a child and on holiday somewhere we visited a pet shop where they had two absolutely huge rats in a glass cage, like rabbit size rats. I've always wanted some of those but can't find out what they were. Google didn't exist then and nothing comes up now, other than African pouched rats or something, but I can't find any evidence of them being brought to the UK as pets.

Gambian Pouched Rats? There's a couple of breeders in this group - Exotic Pet Keepers Uk and Europe | Facebook

 

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I am a shameless weird pet enabler.....sorrynotsorry

Though ethics is arguably an issue but im not getting into it all here, just do your research please folks

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

A Possum, a Slow Loris and an Otter.

Oh and a Kuokka - that's top of the list!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

I have always loved Tapirs, they just seem so cute and friendly.

 

[Karran]

Absolutely in love with Okapis. But having a Cheetah would be very cool too.

Slightly less wild, I've always wanted a "big" parrot. Like a macaw. Unfortunately with the collection of birds, dogs, tort and Sharemare, I just don't have the time to do one justice. I would also love a marine tank and loved all the photos that were posted in the fishkeeping thread.

 

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Oh! just remembered. ONE OF THESE


also, a FOWLR tank. Like 3-400l.
And a koi pond (+/- some of my beloved wakins of course.)

Eta there's very few animals I don't adore/wouldn't willing own if it was ethical to do so! seahorses are a pipe dream for some time in the future too.