Exotic Pets
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How Do I/you Learn to Say No?
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on January 8, 2008
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I am in such a quandary. I have recently inherited 2 animals that have been abandoned. I have rescued many others to the point that my animals take at least an hour ...
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- i'm not quite as busy as you are.....though i only have three kids, a needy husband, 3 dogs and 1 cat and a snake that my husband wanted so badly and now i take care o...
- If I were in your situation I would have a family meeting and declare that you've had enough! I would give your family a choice, they can pitch in with the animals or ...
- S., I followed your link from where you responded to Julie about stress/anxiety. You caught my attention with your mention of fibromyalgia. I also have fibro, am ...
I Have a Five Year Old in Love with "Creatures"! Suggestions??
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on October 28, 2009
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My soon to be five year old wants some "creatures" for his birthday... turtles, hermit crabs, lizards, etc. We have a Betta fish and a Goldfish and he has been throug...
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- What about stick insects- they are really easy to look after- in a big jar with a bit of foilage- although i don't remember they lived so long. Be careful with liza...
- Hi J., My son loves little animals as well. He has tetra fish in his room, the tank is sparkling clean still and its been a year. Tetra are much cleaner than goldfi...
- Does a rat qualify? We had a pair of them for 3 years and they were awesome pets! Smart, cheap, social, easy to care for. If you get them young and socialize with them...
Guinea Pigs
Asked by N.H. from Dallas
on March 22, 2009
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Hello Mamas,
We are considering getting a 6 week old guinea pig and don't really know much about them besides the fact that they are good first time pets for kids.
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- Personally...............not knowing anything about guinea pigs...............I would not. We had a rabbit (8 yrs) and it is a lot of work and a responsibility fo...
- I would try a rat as a first time pet. They are lower maintence, groom themselves, can be litter box trained in their cage and are pretty smart. The average life span ...
- N., we just went through this about 5 months ago. Guinea pigs are great pets, but they really are not that easy. The cages must stay clean, and it has to be changed ...
Need 2 Names - for Lizards, Lol!
Asked by J.C. from Rockford
on July 9, 2011
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Ok moms, my husband just got two crested geckos from his daughter when she moved. They are cute little things, sort of sand and cream colored with chevron markings. ...
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- LOL! My family had a lizard when my brothers and I were teens and we named him Cheech, so I'd have to recommend Cheech and Chong. But you may not find that quite as en...
- CUTE! I have always had lizards and tree frogs and Axolotls for pets. We have a gecko now as a pet. And Pill Bugs too. What about: Tiramisu and Cheesecake...
- name them something androgynous like prince, david bowie, rupaul, we have a fern we named ethan hawke
Petting Zoo for Birthday Paty
Asked by M.I. from San Francisco
on April 28, 2008
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Does anyone have recommendations for a petting zoo that will come to your house? Thanks in advance
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- The Oakland Zoo does that. I'm not sure whats there ,limits but they come to you so try calling them!
- I also am a Milpitas Moms and Tots Member and 2nd Pony Up. MMT also used My Pony Party also from Gilroy and I used them at two B-Day Parties for the kids and they were...
- Stay clear of Victorias Fashion Stables in Petaluma . They were not great with kids . They made a big deal about the cats and dogs the kids could pet they couldn't pe...
Book Chain Anyone? JFF
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on June 4, 2012
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My kids (DD 4, DS 2 1/2) love books and the library so I'm always searching for new books for them. I thought I would share some of my favorites and you could share so...
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- For your 2.5 yr old son- Truckery Rhymes (though I don't recommend the rest of the TruckTown series), L. Blue Truck, and Road Work.
- my kiddos like me to read "don't let the pigeon stay up late!" cracks them up. Froggy's day with dad fox makes friends bible stories:)
- When my son was that age, we limited out each week on library books (25). So its hard to pick or even remember any out, but the ones that do seem to stand out are the...
"What Would You Do?" Tv Show and Handicap Parking Places,etc, Etc.
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on April 14, 2011
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I was watching the tv show "What would you do?", and I was amazed and how much or how little we help each other in some situations. They had different scenarios like, ...
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- So many times, I I have spoken up about all sorts of things. I cannot sit by and watch others be mistreated or disrespected. I have also helped when someone did not l...
- I think you have to intervene when you see a dangerous situation - such as an unattended child (car, store) or a dog (car, loose in traffic). Stopping on a highway to...
- If i saw a baby crying in a hot car id break the front window, no lie. Then call the police, inform them what i had done and hold the baby til help comes. I have seen ...
Chinchilla
Asked by T.B. from Des Moines
on January 31, 2007
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We are thinking of getting a chinchilla and I know a little about them but not that much. Could someone please help me learn about them a bit more. ~T.
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- Hi T., I am not responding to your question, I have a question for you. I am new to Underwood and I don't know many people. I have four kids a 10 year old boy, a 7 ye...
- My great uncle used to have a chinchilla farm. They are not very nice. They bite. Granted, he wasn't raising them as pets... they became coats :( but he and his dau...
- Hi T., We had one at the school I went to for Small Animal Services. It was abandoned and adopted by the vet tech program. They aren't very nice and cuddly like t...
HELP! There's a Toad in My House!
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 29, 2011
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While on a hiking trip my 10-year old stepdaughter found a toad. She kept it in her bug jar over night. I was highly discouraging keeping the toad (saying he'd be happ...
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- I would say - Don't forget to pack Tommy Toad to take with you back to your Mom's house. Awww, he will miss you if you leave him and I bet your mom would like to meet ...
- If they're not taking care of it, then the welfare of the toad takes priority. Release it.
- It's a shame you don't like it. That would be a great pet, and you didn't have to buy one that was farmed from a pet shop. I would go buy a terrarium, like a fish t...
Surviving Thanksgiving
Asked by D.J. from Amarillo
on November 13, 2007
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I have a question on surviving the holidays with my in-laws. Overall, I get along fine with my husband's family. We do not share that many common interests, but they...
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- Since it is not your home, there is not alot you can do, BUT since it is your husband's parents home and your husband will be there, he can talk to his parents (hush h...
- I have issues when we go to see my parents. I told my dad that I love him but with my growing family we would need to stay at a nearby hotel. They handled it quite w...
- Wine! Just kidding, although it may help a little. I would suggest saying to your mother in law that while you understand she doesn't want to upset the sisters, you ar...
