PET SURVEY

Dogs are a lot of work! Cats are pretty easy and maintain themselves. If you don't want to walk a dog every day, then get a cat!

Well you can't keep a dog cooped up for that long, you'd just have to find a way to stop home and let him out. I would still say dog though - just get one that needs less attention - not a puppy.

http://animal.discovery.com/breedselector/dogselector.do - to pick a breed

www.petfinder.com - to find a pet

Good Luck! Best Decision Ever

I'd say cat. A dog would go crazy being left alone that long. Most people I know with dogs need to go home on lunch break to let them out mid-way through the day. Or they use those doggy pad things in the house that the dogs pee on.

I my cat!! Who cares if you're the single lady with a cat!? You'll be much happier and calmer with a pet. It's awesome--when you're feeling down, they always make you feel better! :flowerforyou: As far as shedding, my cat is a regular ol tabby type of guy, and I really don't have much of a problem with the fur. I should probably brush him more than I do... sometimes I go two weeks in between brushing. There's definitely more fur in the spring when he loses his winter coat. I guess it just depends on how particular you are about car hair being on stuff. For me, the benefits of having his company far outweigh the cons!

A long-haired cat would be best for your situation. I've had cats my entire life, and my long-haired boy sheds way less than my tabby girl does. You just have to brush them to make sure that they don't get knots.

Start with a fish...If all else fails, they die quickly. They can handle little attention, a small bill for food, and little cleaning. They don't require cuddling, they can stand being left home alone all day, and don't require potty training.

We have a dog and I am a stay at home Mom. He gets tons of love, and thankfully I run and walk with him at night. But with sports season for my kids in full swing, I hate that it is too hot for him to tag along, and he is often at home without us. I hate that! We have to really double up on the love when we are home to make sure he doesn't feel left out or neglected.

Moral of the story about a pet for your lifestyle...

Get a pet that fits!

And good luck, let us know what you choose! :flowerforyou:

hum... on second thought... how many days a week are you working 15 hour days? My cat would not be happy if I was away for such a long amount of time. Ultimately, you want your animal friend to be as happy with you as you are with him.

Maybe a hamster? They're kinda fun!

I would agree with many others and say that cats are definitely lower-maintenance animals than dogs (and they can be just as much fun to play with, especially if you bring catnip home ). If you're worried about shedding, get a cat with a single-layer coat. Lots of cats have a second thicker downy layer under the longer, shinier first coat, and it's the second layer that sheds like nuts. Most tabbies will probably have the double coat (my boyfriend has a white patched tabby with long dual-layer fur that gets EVERYWHERE, but he also has a little black female who's sooo sweet and has a gorgeous shiny single-layered coat, very minimal shedding). Play with an animal before you get one though - see if their personality fits yours, and you can tell how much they shed pretty quickly :laugh: .

Also if you're worried about the kitten being lonely, consider the possibility of getting two, preferably litter-mates. Cats are social animals but getting litter-mates will most likely ensure that they get along well and play together well. Otherwise I wouldn't worry about them being alone especially if you're going to let them outside, they're pretty good at keeping themselves occupied (they do sleep 16 hours a day, after all! A warm patch of sunshine and they're happy til you come home!)

Sorry to go on so much! I wish you the best of luck on your pet-search!

But don't cats shed like a mofo?? lol I know that sounds retarded but I waist length curly hair that is already EVERYWHERE I mean literally everywhere...plus do I really wanna be the single woman with a cat??

so stereo-typical :laugh:
SORRY I COULDNT HELP MYSELF

ah no! rules have changed abit on that....that only applies if you live on a corner and have over 14 cats....or you resemble this woman below...in England:noway:

Ok, well guess it might be 130 now.... oh my!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1J6zbqOLtc

Ok so I am severely bored and lets not forget to mention completely lonely... so everyone keeps telling me to get a pet...but what the heck.. what do I get?

I started looking online at adoption agencies and rescue shelters and i found a few that really broke my heart....*sigh*

dogs vs cats?
what kinds shed the least?

I thought a dog...so it can go walking with me...but a cat would be better because my work schedule is so unpredictable and sometimes i stay at the office for like 15-16 hours straight...

ahh i dunno im confused...as usual lol

where do you live?? I have a kitten and a young mommy cat...... mt sister needs a home for them.... hum, animal shipping, maybe wouldn't work.

ok I am not real cat fan but my love dogs, as matter of fact my dog saved my life, she is the one who found my cancer,, I have a beagle, her name is jessie,, Go DOGS,,,, :flowerforyou:

There are some breeds of dogs that don't shed at all. Poodle, Shih-Tzu, Yorkies..., I love dogs, but they do require attention and care.

Cats, on the other hand, are pretty care free. The short hair versions don't really require any brushing. You don't have to let them out. You can dump them a ton of food if you gone and they won't eat it all in one setting.

I have a friend who has a bunny in the house thats litter trained. That could be a cool pet.

I love cats and dogs. But, a cat might be best for you.

:flowerforyou:

Oh my! Why here's a thread I've never seen, maybe I should post a comment.... oh, wait a sec...:blushing:

I LOVE my 2 dogs. The shedding depends on the breed & sometimes the season. They are a lot of work, though especially if you resuce them from shelters or agencies. We like to say we have a "special needs dog" b/c she has so many anxiety issues. The things she did when we first got her would just make your jaw drop. After a lot of work, though, she's a really good dog.

My cat is a PITA & she sheds worse than the dogs. BUT, my husband loves her so we keep her. She's good company when she wants to be good company. I've had good cats in the past, but she's not one of my favorites.

This may sound funny, but have you ever though of ferrets? My best friend has 4 & she loves them dearly. They play & are entertaining. The only thing that is high maintenance about them is that their cage needs cleaned frequently.

Just do your research & I'm sure you'll make the right decision for you! Good luck! Pets are awesome!

I have 5 cats. Not single . haha. I can say that I dont have alot of hair problems, 4 out of 5 are short haired. I also use a de-shedder near the beginning of the summer to reduce the shedding. Works like a charm.:bigsmile: I have an automatic toy that I can turn on and set the timer:bigsmile: . I usually put that on when I'm trying to cook dinner or for me time. My cats love it! They love laser lights too, when I don't feel like getting up to run around with them, I'll use the laser to play. Get a few little balls with a bell inside and that keeps them pretty busy. Or, get what they call a cat tree from walmart, best 30 bucks I've spent on a toy. They play on that for hours. Cats are pretty easy to take care of, just get a mat for the litter box so litter doesn't go everywhere or the igloo litter box. It has stairs to collect the litter. It really works. And thats about it.