Now, I thought the fish would keep the boys quiet (from their asking for a pet) and be an easy and enjoyable pet to keep. Indeed they are now the tank has “settled down” they are really very pretty and relaxing to watch.
However, they seem to think the fish are a pre-cursor for another pet – namely a dog!
I can see what they mean as fish aren’t exactly cuddly and pretty much all they do is swim around.
When driving home from school as usual I get lots of questions, this one threw me a little
E: “Mummy can a dog run as fast as a bike?”
Me: Well it does depend on how fast the bike is going and how fast the dog can run. Where are you thinking of?
E: “The hill down there..” *points to park area next to our house
Me: WYes I guess it could…W
E: “Oh good that’s ok then when I go for a ride on my bike I can take the dog for a walk…”
We haven’t said we are getting a dog but it just seems to be kind of assumed that will be the next step. Now, I would love a dog. It would be a great reason to get out in the fresh air more and with all the countryside around us I think a dog would be very happy here. So we will have to see what the New Year brings!
Now, whilst we continue to deliberate the responsibilities of dog ownership, Swell UK are offering a £50 credit so you can treat your pets this Christmas! You can use the credit across any of their sites for pet, aquatic of reptile needs.
All you have to do is fill in the Rafflecopter and tell me “What is your favourite pet, fish or reptile” if you have one or which pet you would like if you haven’t already got one. There are a few extra ways you can get additional entries too if you want to increase your chance of winning.
UK entrants only. For closing date details please see Rafflecopter.
Good Luck!
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i’m a dog lover 🙂
Cats for me always xx
cats, definitely
GOT TO BE CATS
I’m a cat lady!
Although I never wanted one, i was persuaded to get a rescue dog and now he’s changed my life. I would not’ be without him
Lizards are wonderful creatures to keep as pets
cats are the best
Cats, although we’ve had fish and gerbils.
I love cats the most. X
I have hens, cats, fish and dogs – I love them all and coudn’t choose between them!
A dog 🙂 x
my two cats!
i love cats but got fish and hamster 🙂
fish
dogs x
We have 4 lovely goldfish that seem to live forever…
Cat – I adore my cat Poppy, she is my furry baby! x
My favourite pet is our Leopard Gecko, Macky, he’s so cute!!
CAT
cat
I have a dog and a kitten <3
I love cats x
Definitely dogs they are honest and loyal and give so much. I have a cat and two fish just now but can’t wait until I have dogs again!
I have many different favourites as each type has their own uniqueness, think my ultimate Fav has to be mice….and fish…. 🙂
Dogs aremy favourite pets especially Whippets xxxx
my bengal cat – such a personality!
Cats, ive had tem all my life and they areintelligent, independent and part of the family
Basset Hounds
cats 🙂
Dog, so loyal and so loving, couldnt be without one
I’ve got 2 puppies, a 14 year old cat and fish. But, I’ve always wanted a lizard
A cat
My Dog, although I would love to have an African Grey my hubby won’t allow it
It has to be a mix – my cats for company and my fish for beauty and relaxation
A suckerfish!
dogs
Rabbite
Dogs, have 2 of them 🙂
I have a pet tortoise called George and we love him to pieces! 🙂
Dog! But our fish are fab too
Our goldfish all 5 of them named Bob 1 to Bob 5
Dogs are my fave pets
Fish 🙂
I have a cat although I would love a bearded dragon
Guinea pigs.
Cats! I’ve got 3 rescue kittys and I love them to pieces
dogs
Cats
pugs! 🙂
I love cats!
Fish, I prefer goldfish as they are so much easier to keep than tropical, we’ve had both. I also like rats, I used to keep them a few years ago, most are so friendly and easy to keep x
Cats. They are great characters.
Dogs.
My labradoodle dog Noah <3
Cat
Cats, I’ve had them all my life, I have two now. My eldest passed away last month.
Leopard geckos
I’m a self confessed crazy cat lady
Dog 🙂
my dog daisy and my cat teddy
my cat, she keeps me company
Leopard geckos
we have a beautiful, wonderful friendly, mischivious beagle dog called Toz, he is a big part of our family and we just love him so much
I’ve always wanted a tortoise, I think they’re incredibly cute but they are so expensive to buy and house…I do love them though
We have a beautiful female leopard gecko called Fluffy. She has a carrot and yellow coloured tail and white body with the signature black spots.
Parrot
Guinea pigs 🙂
I love cats. They are easier to look after tan dogs as they don’t need walking. However, like dogs they are a long tern commitment. My last moggy was 21 when she passed away and I still miss her lots. I have 2 kittens (well 2 years old now) and an old 17 year old mog that was going to be put down.
The kittens are currently doing their best to destroy the Christmas tree. Both want to be the fair on top and the tree will fall over before long. Good job I love them.
If you have to get somethin bigger than fish or hamsters remember the rescue centres where there are lots of cats and dogs that need a good home. Cats Protection or Dogs Trust will help you find a local rescue centre.
I have 3 cats and 30 outdoor fish but my favourite (don’t tell the cats) are my seven amazing Koi carp. They are serene individuals and when ever I feel stressed I go and watch them. They eat out of my hand and always pop up to say hello. They are Lebanese Ghost Koi and have the most fabulous individual markings. I’ve had them for 9 years and they have grown so big. They are amazing and beautiful.
husband wants a bearded dragon x
My son has a python. It does not take a lot of looking after.
Dogs !!!
Dog
Cats!! We have 3 🙂 xx
dog, although when it’s cold, raining and dark and they need walking I do start wondering whether I’d be happy with a goldfish.
I like fish but gerbils are the best pets ever!
dogs
Wow its snowing! I’ve always had cats, dogs and horses. I could never choose between them. They all give you pleasure in different ways.
Well I love my doggy so I would have to say that x
Dogs 100% 🙂
I like keepin tropical fish
dog
My favourite pet is a dog 🙂
Chinchilla is my favourite so I would go with ‘animal’.
My favourite pet is definitely rabbits, I have two gorgeous bunnies called Rupert and April.
i have 3 cats but could easily become crazy cat lady if my hubby didnt reign me in 🙂
CATS
Dogs
my gorgeous cat
I prefer reptiles. I used to have several snakes. But, my husband will not allow me to get another one.
a dog
Fish
cat ^_^
We have 4 budgies, A hamster and 5 fish I couldn’t pick a favourite
at the moment we have 3 dogs, 4 rabbits, a hamster and a tank full of fish which is quiet for us as I am a soft touch when it comes animals in need. it’s hard to say which is my favourite as they all have their own personalities but I do have a soft spot for my little staffie who I rescued 3 years ago. she always knows when I’m feeling down or unwell and always has a cuddle for me
Fish
A cat.
Dog if its someone elses, son has one
Dog
We love dogs here, my children love theirs, Alice and Millie!
Has to be a dog, I have two, a cocker spaniel and a mad 7 month old Sprocker, which is a cross between a cocker and springer spaniel, and i truly love them both.
Dogs. Mine is definitely my best friend.
Would love to have a lizard one day though.
Dogs, I have a little Scottish terrier who is amazing!
Fish
I love all animals, cats are probably my favourite but I love lizards and snakes too 🙂
Chickens 🙂
there is nothing better than a dog
dog
Dogs I have 4 cocker spaniels
I love my tropical fish. I find it relaxing watching them swim around.x
Cats – I have 5
I’d love a leopard gecko. I looked after one when I was younger and have wanted one since.
I love ducks actually had two as pets.
Dogs
I do like my cats, but we have fish as well and they are restful!
A rabbit
Out of reptiles, it would be a tortoise. 🙂
I couldn’t say as not fair to my other pets!!!
Rats. We had many lovely boys over the years!
my cats
Our cats…although they’re needier than our 2 year old!
I’m an aquatics person, really love owning fish!
Springer Spaniel
A dog
Dog
a dog..because i have one and i love him 🙂
I have a dog and 4 goldies and I love them all!
i love all animals, we have 2 dogs, 8 chickens and a guinea pig. but in the past i have had all types of animals.
I lived with birds, rabbits, dogs, fish, guinea pigs and rats growing up. I love all animals 🙂 x
cats
cat
My dog!
cats
Cats, they’re so funny and cuddly!
Cat. Though I’m not sure who is the master and who is the pet sometimes.
Cats
I love dogs, Though presently it is the budgie we love and look after. As less of a commitment.
I can’t decide between cats and guinea pigs- I have both!
Tortoise
Fish
Cat, but we also have fish.
definitely my two hingeback tortoises 😀
Dogs – i have 3 and i love them to pieces 🙂
Oh definitely a cat 🙂 I love having mine on my lap purring away!
cats-always had them xx
I have two dogs, so dogs are my favourite.
I’d like a Siamese & a Schnauzer, too.
I love my goldfishes
We have 2 bunnies called faith & sarah one is a big white lop & the other is a grey lionhead they best fiends and make us laugh with the things they get up to
We have a hamster which is very friendly and very easy to look after…the only problem is that it wakes up when the kids have gone to bed. We have gave in to our childrens pleas and have recently got them a puppy…and I have to say so far so good. The kids love him just as much as he loves them. He has fit straight into our family and I couldn’t imagine our home without him.
A cat
My favourite is Cats – we have 2. We also have a leopard gecko (Buddy) he is so cute and loving, I love how the shape of their faces makes them look like they are always smiling!
Rabits, we have 2, they are house rabbits , fully trained, oh my gosh they are amazing , so loving xxx
My favourite is cats – they have great personalities, are really clean and you can leave them on their own overnight and they’re quite happy.
My daughters Hamster Jack 🙂
fish
cats, i would be lost without mine
I think Dogs make fabulous companions but right now Fish and Reptiles are my preference
Fish
Cats 🙂 they can be very loving and affectionate.
Cats
My favourite animal to keep as pets are Rats, they the most loving talented pets.
Bunny Rabbit
rabbit 😀
Doggies 🙂
my lovely dog Billy
I love cats
Oh lu a dog is a big responsibility for years! Give it a lot f thought and try hamsters or rabbits or …… What about a tortoise?
I have two Favourite animals to keep as pets, the first is Dwarf Hamsters. They are a cuddly bundle of intelligent fur! And Harvest Mice. They are super small, fast & so entertaining to watch better than the T.V