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What is the best type of pet to have as a buddy? (lemmy.fmhy.ml)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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ive only really had fish but ther enothing close to a buddy like, something like a dog or a cat. pets are also pricey and im allergic to cats and dogs plus my home is kinda messy. i do wish i could get something besides a fish but you know it is what it is.

so what type of pet do you have or what is the best type of pet to have?

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I had cats all my life. I was born into a home with cats. There has never not been a cat living with me.

That said, I finally got dogs a few years ago and they are so much better at being your buddy than cats.

I still love cats, but dogs are so vastly different they don't even compare. Having dogs is, I think, as close to having children as you can get without having kids. They act like toddlers, but they also learn, have unique personalities, show their affection more like a human, and are loyal as fuck.

The phrase "a dog is a man's best friend" isn't bullshittin'.