I’ve been thinking about pets for some time. A normal dog or cat seem rather boring and they have problems with pooh, jumping, barking, cleanliness, and attachment disorder. Cats aren’t too bad and they will even roam around depending on the personality. Dogs probably have the most issues. But what other animals are there?
I think rabbits would be good; lots of sizes, pooh is plant fertilizer, quiet, soft, and cute. They can get a tendency to dig holes and I’m concerned a neighbor cat might get them.
House Rabbit FAQs
Rabbit Care Guide
Rabbit Care
Precious Pet Rabbits
ASPCA: Rabbit Care
Wikipedia: Rabbit
At Yoga class someone suggested a duck. Which is a very interesting idea. Would really go with the pond. I don’t know a lot about taking care ducks.
A Personal Pet Duck FAQ
Backyard Ducks
Duck Care Notes
Another idea I had long considered was a potbellied or miniature pig. We raised pigs for show and auction growing up. They are quiet, have strong personalities, pooh in one spot, and are generally clean. Though they do need a mud hole in the summer and can have attachment disorder. I always liked the idea of a pig and a cat or rabbit(s). A pig needs a bit of space and I would probably loose half the backyard.
What to Expect from a Pet Pig
Guinea Pigs as Pets
ASPCA: Guinea Pig Care
Fennec Foxes as Pets