No fair.
Another pet?
Ack.
We already have three dogs, isn't that enough?
Apparently not.
Top Ten List of Requested Pets by Quirky Son #2 (Six-Year-Old)
*sigh*
- Alpaca. Kind of like a llama runt. "They're smaller but their disposition is much like llamas. They will spit at each other if disgruntled about something, but will rarely spit at a human." And they better NOT even think about spitting on me. "Aggressive behavior is rare (watch for foot stomping and kicking)." I'm no doormat, I will kick and stomp right back at them. And they "like to hum." Well. Maybe I should consider an alpaca. I love to sing, they love to hum. Sounds like we might live in perfect harmony. *cheesy grin*
- Chinchilla. They look "like a cute mouse?" Ugh. No mice are cute in my eyes. And what's this? They are nocturnal? Lovely. Quiet during the day, pesky and lively at night. But if it got loose? *shudders* I still haven't recovered from the horrendous mouse episode a couple of years ago. I still fear that closet.
- Goat. "They like to climb and investigate everything with their mouths like paperwork, clothing and jewelry. Although they do tend to respect electric fencing." I know lots of animals who would "tend to respect electric fencing." Oh, and goats are NOT sheep. I guess they get upset when they are mistaken for sheep. Good to know. Still, I think I'll pass on considering a goat.
- Hedgehog. "They are insectivores." Now that might come in handy with the crickets. We tend to have lots of crickets here. But what's this? "When threatened, they roll into a tight ball with just a mass of spines poking out." I like it! I can see it now. Bowling hedgehogs for disciplinary tactics for the boys! Roll the hedgehog at the offending boy, pain ensues, bad behavior stops, problem solved.
- Axolotls. I don't even know how to pronounce the name! "It is a type of salamander native to Mexico." Uh-oh. Illegal Axolotls? Are these axolotls coming over into our land and expecting us to change our laws, language and culture for them? I have a very bad feeling about this. No to the axolotls.
- Rats. Why on earth would anybody want a rat as a pet? Ick. "Limit access to the cage by other household pets, as a rat will understandably feel threatened by a cat or dog hovering outside the cage." *evil grin* Well maybe a rat wouldn't be so bad after all. Hmm. I wonder how well the rat would like our THREE dogs? Hmm.
- Big Cats. Oh meow and raa'aar! "All big cats have sharp claws and teeth and can be quite destructive." Really? "Large cats eat massive quantities of raw meat." I wonder if they would eat chicken fat? I hate freezing chicken fat and then forgetting it's in the freezer for months on-end. But if I throw chicken fat into the trash, it smells so tantalizingly gross (especially in the nine months of warm weather around here). I'm going to take a wild guess and say it's probably an ix-nay on the ig-bay ats-cay.
- Short Tailed Opossum. What's this? They are marsupials? "Although they do not have a pouch like most marsupials." Interesting. "The tail is prehensile, meaning it can wrap around and hold onto things..." Perhaps a cute little opossum could become my kitchen helper? (Quirky's eyes light up at the prospect.) I could train her to hold pots, pans, serving spoons, oven mitts, etc. This is definitely something to consider.
- Tarantula. "...keeping tarantulas as pets can make a fascinating hobby. However, they aren't the best choice as a pet to handle very much..." Hmm, ya think? Absolutely NO to a tarantula.
- Zombie Kitty.
A huge big yes, yes, YES!
Problem solved.
It's going to be a wonderful Christmas.
Just wonderful.
*nomnomnomnom meow nomnomnomnom*
B.S. No exotic animals were harmed during the production of this post. Thank goodness, I don't want PETA on my butt.
12 comments:
I'm putting your kids on my holiday prayer list. A Zombie Kittie for Christmas. My, my, my ... poor things don't have a chance in life. Then again,
miracles happen. So like I said, I'll keep the little ones in my prayers. You too.
The Old Silly
Hello Kitty Zombie? Hmmm...I like it! Much better than that sickeningly sweet Hello Kitty crap. Does it have removable parts also? I should think it would. With all these great ideas you have, one would think the great inventor in you would be much sought after.
I love "nomnomnomnom meow" LOL!
My Little Zombie Kitty looks much more fun than a regular kitty. But I think Hickory would prefer a hedgehog.
BTW... Zombieland finally came to our cheap movie theater, so that's what Vlad and I did for Black Friday! Zombiez! Brainz! Here zombie, zombie, zombie! (I kept imagining your face on Abigail Breslin!)
@Marvin So you're of the opinion that we should NOT get a Hello Kitty Zombie? Makes me sad Marvin, real sad. I thought you understood me AND my zombies. *sad sigh*
@Collette Yes, I am a great mind, why aren't they just flocking to me? I can't figure it out. Hmm. *smile*
@Catlady So did you like the flick? And thanks for imposing my image on Abigail Breslin a great service to me, a great disservice to her. *smile* My favorite line. Bill Murray "I saw Eddie Van Halen earlier today. He's a zombie." hee hee hee hee
I vote for rat, but get two girls because they get lonely, they are very very social creatures. They actually make really good pets for kids, they aren't as stinky as hamsters or mice, they're smart and friendly. They don't live too long, they're cheap to buy and feed, the kids can carry them around and if they treat them well they really bond with their owners. Look up pet rats, kids and you'll see lots of info online.
i like the zombie kitty, too, but i am partial to the goat. you could milk it and sell the milk! might as well profit from your pet overload!
Put me down for an alpaca and a hedgehog. Sounds fun.
I'll take one Axolotl-thingy, one Tarantula, and a Zombie Kitty, please.
I always learn something new here at the Loon House. ;-)
BTW, I LUV PEE_CONN PIE, you native-Texan, You!
@wifemommaniac Rats? Really? I'm not sure if I'm courageous enough to have a rat or two in the house! *nervous smile*
@Deb Goats milk for sale! Could be the ticket in these hard economic times, eh? But would I even make out even with all the socks I would lose? Don't they chew on socks? hee hee
@Mr. Knucklehead. Your confirmation number is 1234666. Keep this number for any future correspondence. *smile*
@Reffie May I highly discourage your from the axolotl thingy? They will drain your finances and then cry zombie when they have to follow the rules. Just saying. *smile* And yes, the zombie kitty's out of the bag. I hail from Texas! But for all intents and purposes, I consider myself an Arizonan. I've been here 17 years!
Your son has exotic tastes and you've done a considerable amount of research. I've got a used Chia Pet if you're interested. That's about my speed.
@Noname Is it the Chia Homer Simpson? I hope so! hee hee
People should draw the line at exotic pets. But the zombie kitty sounds like fun!
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