What is the best pet for a five year old?

Answer 1

a colorful fish,an insect of some sort(stick insects can make good pets) or maybe some sea monkeys? i know i loved sea monkeys when i was little, so did my brothers. i would advise you not give a small mammal to a 5 year old, i grew up with cats,dogs,mice and snakes and learned many lessons the hard way. including when my old cat peter taught me how to hold him correctly, my mum had to remove his claws from my neck AFTER i ran all the way downstairs with him dangling there... a fish or sea monkeys are alot less... painful :)

Answer 2

This very much depends on the personality of the 12 year old. If very gentle, a quiet, gentle dog or cat, or hand reared cockatiel (bird ). or handreared rat may suit. Rats when handreared as pets are very affectionate and far, far less likely to bite, than mice. They live a few years, much better than mice. They can have a little home, to keep them safe, when the 12 yo is out and the rest of the time, can be let free, in the bedroom or ride around on the shoulder. If you have an informal and safely fenced backyard; a couple of point of lay hens are great and produce eggs, as a bonus. Never get one chicken, they like to have one chum, at least. You must have a fox proof house for them and you must remember to safely lock them up, every night. It's always important to desex all the mammalian domestic pets you have. If you have a boisterous 12 yo, a larger, young dog or ferret may be ideal. Do you have a backyard, do you have a comfortable income, to cope with food and vet bills? All of these things must be considered. If choosing a ferret, they are very outgoing, and can live very happily in a flat/apartment BUT the females must be desexed as if they don't breed they will die, fairly quickly but they are always happier with a chum. For all common warmblooded pets, desexing is one of the most important things you can do. It greatly lessens mammary cancers, uterine cancers, testicular cancers, pyometra in older females,etc. It lessens wandering and fighting in males - it will lessen the stress of health costs for the rest of the dog/ferret/cats life. As to choosing a particular dog/cat/ferret, the very best way to get a FANTASTIC individual, is to contact one or more rescue associations, in your area, The biggest mistake people make with dogs, is just choosing on looks AND insisting on a puppy. Puppies are cute for a couple of months and then they are boisterous and easily bored and will often have personalities that develop into a challenge - especially if you are inexperienced. If you contact a rescue society, they will interview you and family and tell you the dogs they have that will suit your lifestyle and believe me, I have a lot of experience and if you can get that advice, before falling in love with something that will drive you mad, your next 5, 10, 15 plus years, you will be SO much happier AND you are saving a dog's life AND they will take the dog back, if you feel you've made a mistake and they will usually be very happy to give you help and advice if you do have problems and normally, the fee they charge includes desexing and vaccinations, etc., much cheaper than it would cost, to take a dog to a vet for the same treatments. If you get a dog of 2 years plus, it's personality is set. If it's quiet and gentle, it won't change and if it's bouncy and excitable, you'll be in no doubt about it. IF you get a dog, I genuinely believe there is no better way to get one, than through the smaller rescue groups. Try typing in Dog Rescue and your state or city - and see what pops up - or ring vets and ask them if they know any local groups. These are people who make no money from these animals and who want nothing more than to see the dogs in their care get a home that suits them perfectly. There are also rescue groups for cats and ferrets, in most areas. All of them will give you unlimited advice and will be a tremendous help with all areas of ownership.

Answer 3

Well, it kind of depends. First, ask a child which pet he wants. I would recommend maybe a cat or a dog. Both are affectionate and caring, and cute. the problem is is that cats can claw furniture and dogs are not the best potty trainers. It depends on your time and the child's opinion.

Answer 4

well i would say a hamster because i am a nin year old girl and

1.they love cuddles

2.easy to take care of

3.clean

4.lovable

by Chloe Rachel Gilmour

Answer 5

Hamster for sure trust me i had a hamster when i was 10

Answer 6

dog,cat,sometimes birds

Answer 7

I say dachshund because I have one and he is so cute and I am 9 but they are like new born baby's they are hard to look after but once they are trained they are you new best friend😍😍😍😍😍😛😍😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕

Answer 8

i got to say a lizard because its easy to take care of and i am nine and i love reptiles as they are cute XD