What is the ideal pet for an 8 year old, one that requires minimal up-keep and attention? Besides a pet rock, that is.

by RoyDMercer - IFOTFD Posted 2012/07/17 13:02:04

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Lizzeh 2012/08/12 13:13:48

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How about a fish?

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xstaycoldx 2012/08/12 03:42:16

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pet stick !

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RoyDMer... to xstaycoldx 2012/08/12 12:07:59

think she could teach her pet stick to fetch a stick?

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xstaycoldx to RoyDMer... 2012/08/12 18:19:12

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haha well, no. Get her a fish or a turtle.
they're so easy take care of.

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ajracestables1 2012/07/19 01:39:10

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A horse but they should have supervision and be in a family that knows horses.

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penguins in the night 2012/07/17 18:26:33

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A parakeet?

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**StarzAbove** 2012/07/17 17:45:17

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Turtle in a bowl!

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GeminiWolf 2012/07/17 17:01:09

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A red eared slider! Most pet stores sell them. I have one named Marvin and he's awesome. Very low maintanence, even less than a fish, and he's less likely to randomly croak.

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GeminiWolf to GeminiWolf 2012/07/18 00:34:02

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The best part is no leash laws!

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Bronar 2012/07/17 15:08:52

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I guess a goldfish, but so boring. Like a lot of things in this world you get what you put into it. I like my smart dog, intense loyalty to both my 8 yo and me (but a lot of work).

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Bastion 2012/07/17 14:06:26

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Believe it or not, domestic rats are calm and intelligent pets for children. The best pet my kids had. Gerbils and hamsters are a lot of work, and kind of dumb and nervous.
Every pet needs up-keep and attention, even a goldfish.

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.: LiVi :. 2012/07/17 14:02:19

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Finger puppet!

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RoyDMer... to .: LiVi :. 2012/07/17 15:16:51

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Hiya LiVi, check out my pet dragon....

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.: LiVi :. to RoyDMer... 2012/07/18 01:11:44

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Awesome!!!!

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Linnster 2012/07/17 13:39:16

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Goldfish

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DizziNY 2012/07/17 13:33:23 (edited)

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A cat/kitten. All you need is food, water, and a litterbox. Oh, teach this kid to show love /kindness towards the kitty.

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Mr.Steve 2012/07/17 13:27:24
Incognito 2012/07/17 13:25:45 (edited)

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Cats are the best. They teach children respect. A good cat will also be affectionate. Dogs are great, but they require just a bit more attention. Cats only need a loving environment and a litter box.

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AM 2012/07/17 13:19:14

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African pygmy hedgehog but you have to promise not to eat it !

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RoyDMer... to AM 2012/07/17 13:23:53

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Hmmmm On a kabob or in a soup. I am in a dilemma here.....

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AM to RoyDMer... 2012/07/17 13:47:04

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I did buy one for my sons when they were young.Bob was an ornery little monster that would hiss at me whenever I was near his tank. Score remains Mom 1-Bob 0 seeing as he's buried in the back yard of my old house AKA the pet cemetery.

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RoyDMer... to AM 2012/07/17 13:48:58

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yeah, if a pet of mine that I feed and care for hisses or bites me, they end up in the cemetery very fast.

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AM to RoyDMer... 2012/07/17 14:03:17

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Exactly If it wasn't for me it would have been living in filth and starving.I didn't exactly kill it just let it out in the yard for some exercise .....

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Erin V. 2012/07/17 13:16:34

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a goldfish!!!!

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Flor de Luna 2012/07/17 13:16:07

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Something like a hamster maybe.They do bite,but don't have to be handled a lot either.
A kitten is a good choice also.

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MidnightCowboy 2012/07/17 13:14:14

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Goldfish

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