If you are able to spend at least an hour a day with the animal, it's safe to adopt one, otherwise consider buying two rabbits. Guinea pigs are also social and are happier when another guinea pig is around. Gerbils are feisty colony animals. Timid people will do better with a guinea pig. Gerbils have short life spans and should be adopted as youngsters.
Hamsters also make a good pets.
They're solitary animals that sleep during the day and are noisy at night. They enjoy clean cages and fresh water every day. They should also be allowed to run free in a closed room for at least an hour a day. Choosing a pet is a big decision. All rights reserved.