Re: Re: Hey guys - a quick question about pets...

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He hee!!! Leah, I am smiling cause I just said that guineas would be great, too!!

We've always got them from a pet store to save them from those horrible places. he he. Sometimes, people give them away free, too!!!! (In the paper).

Robin

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From: mommiestgirl02 <mommiestgirl02@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Hey guys - a quick question about pets... Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2011, 7:40 AM

My son (12 with AS) has two guinea pigs. They are both boars and are called Sprinkles and Peppercorn. He absolutely loves them. They do require some work, but I wouldn't think as much as a dog. He is learning responsiblity, with having to feed them gp food, hay, and water each day and sweep out the poop every day (we have what is called a C and C cage with a fleece bottom, which is recommended for gp's, so they have more space).I would recommend getting from a breeder or a rescue, as the pet store piggies are under a lot of stress.If you want more info and links to good websites on piggies, email me off list.Leah

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I would say a Lab except Labs jump all over people. But they’re so sweet. Maybe you should rescue a greyhound that would otherwise be euthanized now that it’s no longer racing. They’re very gentle dogs and don’t really jump.

On 1/18/11 9:27 AM, " Catcelia " <c2cats@...> wrote:

You're right about hermit crabs - they're not very interactive pets. My son had a few. It did teach him how to care for a very low maintenance pet but he lost interest after the newness wore off.

Check out local shelters and dog rescues in your area. They will be able to help match a dog to your family and your home. Animal planet has the show Dogs 101 to introduce you to different types of breeds. A good old fashioned mutt may work for you. Try to find a shelter that will let you visit the dog a few times so you can determine if the dog is right for you. I agree that an adult dog is the way to go if you want to avoid the jumping phase - just make sure that the dog was trained not to jump.

Caroline

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> I think my son would beenfit from having a pet but I have no idea what kind to choose. He was interested in a hermit crab but their not the most pla will have to be an adultyful pet. lol We visited with some cats and he didn't seem too interested in them, so I think a dog would be more beneficial, but not really sure what kind. I know it would have to be an adult dog due to his disliking dogs jumping all over him and whatnot. Anyone have any experience like this or have any suggestions? We have no allergies or anything. Thanks!

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Dear :

I thought the dogs that do not jump on people are dogs that are taught not to jump on people. IE, you have a bad human owner/trainer?

T.

Re: ( ) Re: Hey guys - a quick question about pets...

I would say a Lab except Labs jump all over people. But they’re so sweet. Maybe you should rescue a greyhound that would otherwise be euthanized now that it’s no longer racing. They’re very gentle dogs and don’t really jump. On 1/18/11 9:27 AM, "Catcelia" <c2cats@...> wrote:

You're right about hermit crabs - they're not very interactive pets. My son had a few. It did teach him how to care for a very low maintenance pet but he lost interest after the newness wore off.Check out local shelters and dog rescues in your area. They will be able to help match a dog to your family and your home. Animal planet has the show Dogs 101 to introduce you to different types of breeds. A good old fashioned mutt may work for you. Try to find a shelter that will let you visit the dog a few times so you can determine if the dog is right for you. I agree that an adult dog is the way to go if you want to avoid the jumping phase - just make sure that the dog was trained not to jump.Caroline>> I think my son would beenfit from having a pet but I have no idea what kind to choose. He was interested in a hermit crab but their not the most pla will have to be an adultyful pet. lol We visited with some cats and he didn't seem too interested in them, so I think a dog would be more beneficial, but not really sure what kind. I know it would have to be an adult dog due to his disliking dogs jumping all over him and whatnot. Anyone have any experience like this or have any suggestions? We have no allergies or anything. Thanks!> -- “Mrs. Krabappel and Principal Skinner were in the closet making babies and I saw one of the babies and the baby looked at me.” --Ralph Wiggum, The Simpsons