What pet?

6 replies

TwinTune · 10/12/2014 21:36

I have 3 year old girl twins and they have asked for a pet for Christmas, I wanted to know what kind of pet would be suitable for them x

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Wolfiefan · 10/12/2014 21:39

Stuffed toy?
A three year old is not able to care for a pet or handle most pets safely.
HTH.

EauLittleRougeofBethlehem · 10/12/2014 21:51

Whatever you get, you are going to be the one who takes care of it so you should be the one to choose. Christmas isn't really a good time to get new pets, they usually need a lot of work to settle in and it's too busy/noisy for them at Christmas.

mmmuffins · 10/12/2014 21:58

As above. In general your post makes me a bit uncomfortable - surely you get a pet because you, the animal's carer, feel an affinity to a certain animal and feel you would enjoy it's company, not because a 3 year old asks for "a pet."

fridayfreedom · 10/12/2014 22:04

Most rescue animals are brought in when children lose interest. Please wait until they are older. How about one of those stuffed animals with their own carry cases etc

Sofarris · 19/12/2014 16:35

I agree, you should wait until after Christmas before getting one. My babies wanted a pet last Christmas and we told them that if they still wanted it in April we'll go looking for one. And they did. We've had Chloe for 8 months now and we all love her to bits. but they're a little older than 3.
I think it's a good idea for children to grow up with pets, it teaches them a lot. :)

Falconwolf101 · 16/03/2015 16:17

Well, they obviously can't care for them themselves, but great family pets are:
Cats, v. V. good we live on a ranch so we have lots and they are so easy, friendly but don't like to be toyed around with
Golden retrievers, they are very loyal, placid and live long
I WOULDN'T go for birds, rabbits or guinea pigs, because with 2 3 yr olds it will be a nightmare and you can't really cuddle them.

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