Some humane societies do not have facilities for new born puppies and kittens. Farm animals and exotic animals imported for the pet trade offer many pet options. If these animals are new imports, check with your local animal shelter to be sure they are permitted in your area. Pocket Pets include hamsters, lizards, birds, fish, and even tarantulas. Recently sugar gliders, hedgehogs, and llamas have become popular pets.
Exotic pets have exotic needs.
Fish need a precise pH and temperature in their water. Snakes eat other animals and frogs may eat each other. Chinchillas need special sand to bathe in. Chameleons will only drink running water. Small birds eat ground shells or sand to help digest their seeds.