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Which Small Pet Is Right For Me?

10 Questions - Developed by: Rachel - Updated on: 2020-05-09 - Developed on: 2014-07-21 - 243,758 taken - User Rating: 3.4 of 5 - 50 votes - 128 people like it

So you've decided you want to get a small pet, but aren't sure which one is right for you. This fun quiz aims to give you an idea which would suit you best. Note: I'm not a vet or other professional, and your quiz result might not be your best choice in the end. Consider this quiz a guide of what to consider and not a directive. In the end, the pet you adopt is up to you. Be sure you're ready for the responsibility and can take good care of the pet you get, including spay/neuter and shots, if applicable.

1

Which small animal is first to catch your eye at the pet store or shelter/rescue? (Adopt, don't shop, if possible!)

The tiny, fluffy one curled up asleep all alone in the cage
The larger one with stubby legs, eating adorably sloppily and looking like a furry log
The big, ridiculously fluffy one that looks like a Pokémon or some kind of alien
The outgoing one standing with its paws against the cage bars, with its playful buddies in the background

2

Which budget for your pet is closest to what you can afford? *Keep in mind that, aside from accessories and feeding, there will likely be vet bills associated with pet ownership. Spay/neuter (where applicable) and vaccinations are essential, and it's also a good idea to carry health insurance on your pet if it's available to you in case it gets hurt or sick.

A cage for 100$-150$, and 30$-40$ a month
A cage for 100$-200$, and 20$-30$ a month
A cage for less than 100$, and 10$-20$ a month
A cage for 100$-200$, and 40$-50$ a month

3

How long of a commitment can you make to a pet? THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. You should under NO circumstances abandon an animal just because you've gotten tired of it or cannot afford to keep it. Choose very wisely, because its life is on the line. How would you like it if your parents or guardian abandoned you?

10 to 20 years
5 to 8 years
1 to 3 years
3 to 5 years

4

How many pets would you want to keep in the same cage?

*Keep in mind the health and happiness of your pet(s) while making this decision. Would you want three or four other people in your room with you? Some types do well in groups and others should be paired, ideally with a same sex buddy.

Maybe only one at first, until I notice my pet getting lonely
Two, or three, or more! The more the merrier!*
Probably two
Just one

5

How much out of cage playtime do you plan on giving your pet?

An hour and a half to two hours each day
At least two hours or more each day, or as much as possible
About fifteen minutes to half an hour each day
About an hour each day

6

What do you plan on doing most often with your pet during out of cage playtime?

Letting my pet climb all over me, down my arms and on my head, and watching it leap around as it explores the room
Lots of training for my pet to come when its name is called, play fetch, and more, with some breaks for exploration and quick cuddles in a large pet-proofed area
Letting my pet walk from hand to hand, walk around in my lap, play in an exercise ball, and explore in a little playpen I made
Cuddles, cuddles, and more cuddles, with some exploration in a pet-proofed area in between. I'd probably read a book or watch TV while stroking my pet in my lap

7

How do you feel about cleanup duty? Be very honest, because getting rid of a pet because you hate cleaning up after it is NOT an option.

I can clean a large one-level cage once a week
I can clean a very large and bulky multilevel cage once a week
I plan on potty training my pet to make cleanup easier, but can still thoroughly clean a multilevel cage once every week or two
I can clean a small cage once a week, but might skip a week every now and then

8

What kind of housing would you like for your pet?

A cute little cage with tubes flying all over the place to amuse both my pet and me, and lots of little hideouts
A very large multilevel cage with a hammock and a big hideout made of hay
A big, one-story enclosure with tons of running room and lots of hideouts
A decently sized multilevel cage with a hammock in which my pet can rest after running around all day, and some nice cabin-like hideouts

9

Which of the following noises would bother you the least during the day and/or night?

The soft squeaking and running sounds while my pets play with each other
The constant squeaking of the wheel being used
Lots of thumping around as my pet runs about the cage
The high-pitched little oink-like sounds

10

What would you like most about your pet?

Giving him or her treats, training it to do all sorts of things, and watching it snuggle up and groom a buddy
Cuddling, and watching my pet eat vegetables without its paws and bounce around playfully
Watching him or her run on the wheel super-fast, and stuff its cheeks before promptly going to sleep all balled up
Stroking his or her soft fur, watching it clean itself in the most cutest possible way, and seeing it sleep as a little ball of fluff

Comments (102)

Isla (06939)

6 days ago

Do you think that I should get 2 Gerbils and a tank for them to live in?

HI SISTERS (01127)

26 days ago

i took the test and it said i should get guinea pigs so i did and they r the most amazing lovable creatires on earth

James Charles (02196)

27 days ago

WoW jUsT hAd To SaY tHiS fOr No ReAsOn ;)

ava (21677)

32 days ago

no I want a rabbit

HI SISTERS (35987)

58 days ago

so i might get a hamster soon thou like today mum said maybe so im hoping its a yes

HI SISTERS (35987)

59 days ago

50% i got for hamster oop

HI SISTERS (35987)

59 days ago

my mom hates rodents and I LOVE rodent's I have a cat my sister is visiting from collage she has a frogs with her roommate my cat has not even noticed lol

HI SISTERS (35987)

59 days ago

my mum told me I'm on a pet moritirom

HI SISTERS (35987)

59 days ago

my mom hates rodents and I LOVE rodent's I have a cat my sister is visiting from collage she has a frogs with her roommate my cat has not even noticed lol

doggy girl (73099)

60 days ago

But I am forever getting dogs until I am 80 and then I will get a rat but keep my dogs

doggy girl (73099)

60 days ago

I want a rat so much! But right now, I have a bunny, because I had to because mom probably does not want a rat in the house, but they are so cute! And no! I do not want a hamster! I got 45% hamster, and I once got hit by one so no!

cant say my name lol (12958)

67 days ago

I got 80 percent chinchilla and thats good cause im saving up for one

hey (53388)

82 days ago

i have 3 guinea pigs and a hamster im scared to see what i get
update.... i got 40% guinea pig and 40% rat and 20% chinchilla lol I think I might look into rats

holmes (47126)

83 days ago

I got a Hamster, my friend bought a hamster just a bit ago. Maybe I can convince my roommate to let me bring one home!

Hihi (76146)

91 days ago

I did this although I already had and adorable baby bunny and I got chinchilla

person (43516)

114 days ago

I got hamster 🐹! I love dwarf hamsters.

Hi (77225)

126 days ago

😁😁😄😁😄😄😁😁🙂😆😛😁😆

Hi (77225)

126 days ago

I really loved my hamster but I dont want to get another one because I would feel like it would be replacing my old one...😥

Hi (77225)

126 days ago

I got chinchilla!!! My hamster recently died and I now really want a chinchilla so I am super happy with this!!

I can't say my name (93109)

128 days ago

I got a Hamster! YAY!

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