Actually an Artist

Daily writing prompt

What animals make the best/worst pets?

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Best:

• Any animal you can properly care for. Including, but not limited to:
  • Physical needs (food, space)
    • Vet visits and proper medications
    • Sterilization procedures
  • Emotional needs (space, contact/company)
• That’s it.

Worst:

• Pets you cannot care for
  • Physical needs cannot be met
    • Needs more space to run/be wild
    • Specialty diets
    • Comfortable lodgings
  • Emotional needs cannot be met
    • Needs its own wild territory
    • You’re too busy for adequate attention
      • This includes for dogs and cats! They need attention, too!
    • Stimulating toys are unavailable/too expensive
      • Letting your pet be bored will kill it young
    • Your presence is distressing to the creature
      • Maybe it really needs to be left in the wild

Puts up soapbox, have a good day, folks.