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pets for rented houses

  • 06-04-2012 10:49am
    #1
    Long Time Reader
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    hey all,

    i would love to get a pet... not fish....


    but i'm renting so dog and cat are no no's...

    what kind of pets do people have in rented places that are alot of fun.

    i work 9-6 mon-fri.... so please take that into the equation when suggesting...


    thx a mill everyone!!! :)


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  • #2
    Mr Benevolent
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    Snake, rats, nice, rabbits... all sorts of fun to be had now. Personally I'd go for rats., but if you're female I can lend you my anaconda for a few hours.


  • #3
    AboutTwoFiddy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 216 ✭✭AboutTwoFiddy


    Rabbit.


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
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    It's easter so we have to go with Bunny Rabbits!

    But yes, rats are supposed to be awesome pets that can be taught all sorts of tricks!


  • #5
    CardBordWindow
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    Pheasant


  • #6
    Long Time Reader
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    It's easter so we have to go with Bunny Rabbits!

    But yes, rats are supposed to be awesome pets that can be taught all sorts of tricks!

    what kind of tricks.... rats just moved to the top of my list!!!


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  • #7
    Bruce Billions Squad
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    we rent and keep dogs :confused:


  • #8
    phasers
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    Get a hamster, my brother has one who knows how to skateboard


  • #9
    Robdude
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    I'd go with a dog


  • #10
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    bluewolf wrote: »
    we rent and keep dogs :confused:

    yes,
    but i don't wanna have that massive responsibility of a dog...

    im renting with 3 lads.. so i cant take over their space with a dog.

    thx for the post...


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 50,630 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    phasers wrote: »
    Get a hamster, my brother has one who knows how to skateboard

    Are you sure it's a real hamster?


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  • #12
    Ultegra
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Ultegra


    Iguana


  • #13
    ejmaztec
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,094 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    Fleas and bed-bugs.


  • #14
    Long Time Reader
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    ejmaztec wrote: »
    Fleas and bed-bugs.

    tempting..but i think i'll pass on that one!!

    thx


  • #15
    Run_to_da_hills
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    An elephant but just make sure you don't let it up on to the kitchen table because it could leave footprints on the butter.


  • #16
    ladypip
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    An axolotl, My friend has one they are awesome.


  • #17
    phasers
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Are you sure it's a real hamster?
    If anything that's an even better pet, no cages to clean!


  • #18
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    ladypip wrote: »
    An axolotl, My friend has one they are awesome.

    http://www.caudata.org/photoplog/file_3442.jpg


    where can i get this...

    i need it... thx a mil
    (in dublin area)


  • #19
    ladypip
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    She got it in one of the pet shops in town. Ill ask her later and post it up for you.


  • #20
    Long Time Reader
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    ladypip wrote: »
    She got it in one of the pet shops in town. Ill ask her later and post it up for you.

    you just made my weekend.


  • #21
    [Deleted User]
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    Long Time Reader wrote: »
    http://www.caudata.org/photoplog/file_3442.jpg

    Aw, he's like the little guy out of Flight of the Navigator!


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  • #22
    Owryan
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    Robdude wrote: »
    I'd go with a dog

    Low standards ??? lol


  • #23
    --LOS--
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    I know you dismissed cats but cats are pretty low maintenance, not a huge responsibility like dogs, extremely clean, provided you have an outdoor area this is a good option. Yes they will require more attention at first presuming youre getting a kitten, would be best to get it when you had some time off work. Still a better option than keeping caged animals or tropical animals in your house.


  • #24
    MadameGascar
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    ladypip wrote: »
    An axolotl, My friend has one they are awesome.

    They are, they look like a type of Pokémon.

    Get an ant farm!


  • #25
    Jezek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭Jezek


    I used to keep a pet snail...pretty handy to keep actually, but quite low-key.


  • #26
    biko
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    From After Hours, serious responses only pls.


  • #27
    Discodog
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    biko wrote: »
    From After Hours, serious responses only pls.

    I just read through it thinking that API had gone bonkers.:D

    If it has to be small & furry then definitely a rat. Rabbits need plenty of space & lots of interaction. An Axolotl is perfect if you don't want something to cuddle !


  • #28
    Capt'n Midnight
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Are you sure it's a real hamster?
    I say to man in shop "Is rat." He say "No, no, no. Is a special kind of hamster. Is filigree Siberian hamster." Only one in shop. He make special price: only five pound.


  • #29
    Lawrence1895
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    It all depends, I would say.

    Some landlords allow cats and dogs, with some of them asking for a pet insurance, which has a Third Party Liability.

    Anyway, I'm renting a house, I have two bunnies in the garden and a cat, which comes and goes whenever he wants to ;)


  • #30
    mymo
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    Rats are great small pets, not smelly so long as you clean them every couple of days (will toilet in one area if its kept clean), are very affectionate, playful and have very funny personalities.
    They will sleep a good bit and love to come out in the evenings. Cheap to keep too.


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  • #31
    Lawrence1895
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    mymo wrote: »
    Rats are great small pets, not smelly so long as you clean them every couple of days (will toilet in one area if its kept clean), are very affectionate, playful and have very funny personalities.
    They will sleep a good bit and love to come out in the evenings. Cheap to keep too.

    I can absolutely confirm that, had rats myself when I was living in Germany.

    Just some rules to follow: Always keep more than one, but of the same gender. And be aware that they tend to nibble cables, which is a dangerous hazard.


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