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Is anyone aware of a reasonable alternative to a pet cat? Make no mistake, I love cats, but as the result of a sibling's severe allergy, I can't own one. I live in a pet-less house, and would like an animal with the same qualities as a cat (self reliance, independence, amicable nature, etc.), but doesn't have the allergy problem. In case location is of importance, I live in a relatively large house in suburban New Jersey. I have ample lawn area, and my house is separated from a busy highway by 500+ wide expanse of woods.

I was thinking of a pig, but I'm not sure if it would suit my environment. Thanks for any help.

EDIT: Sorry that I didn't mention this: but dogs aren't an option.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi. It is the most awesome dog ever. If this video does not convince you, I dunno what will.

A dog named LEJ.
Huskey - Golden Retriever - German Shepard.
If it's not one of those, don't name it Lej.

Can I have some serious answers?

GametagAeonFlux wrote:Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Ein!

ya get what GTAF suggested

Lambda wrote:

GametagAeonFlux wrote:Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

Ein!

ya get what GTAF suggested

He edited his post after I had posted saying he couldn't get a dog. And yes, fuck yeah Bebop.

lol, ein.

In all seriousness though look into sphinx cats, they are hairless.

And disgusting.

They look like they've been shaved, and flash-dehydrated.

No Dog, no Cat, and looks good.. Hmm.. A Wolf, of Tiger. .. There's not to many more choices :/

How about a pig? I'm unsure if it would be too much maintenance.

Yodel wrote:How about a pig? I'm unsure if it would be too much maintenance.

Pigs don't seem too practical...

My friend has two finches, I don't know if you like birds but they have a nice quiet chirp. I use to have turtles. They make good pets but I didn't pay much attention to them after awhile. So I eventually released them into a lake. Right now I have a toy poodle. He's awesome, but not very friendly to strangers. From the dogs I have encountered the friendlier dogs are bigger, but not always, of course.

I was hoping to get something big, like a mammal, and something that doesn't necessarily need to be kept in a cage.

Get a large, mutated hamster. Big, mammal, all it needs is food and water and a life-size running wheel/treadmill.

domesticated hedgehog although welsh corgi would've been cooler

wikipedia wrote:Many people who claim to be allergic to cats and dogs are actually allergic to the dander produced by them. Hedgehogs do not produce dander. It is possible to be allergic to items surrounding the hedgehog, such as the hedgehog's food or bedding, but it is rare that a person would be allergic to the hedgehog itself.

if you guys don't have reasonable answers then don't just try to be funny and make up stupid choices. He's actually looking for an alternative and you're not helping the discussion

What else is there for a "pet" other than a cat or dog? Everything practical is boring (lizards, snakes, birds, rats, Tasmanian devils).


Guess you could import a dino.

Lambda wrote:domesticated hedgehog although welsh corgi would've been cooler

wikipedia wrote:Many people who claim to be allergic to cats and dogs are actually allergic to the dander produced by them. Hedgehogs do not produce dander. It is possible to be allergic to items surrounding the hedgehog, such as the hedgehog's food or bedding, but it is rare that a person would be allergic to the hedgehog itself.

They are cute, but are they good to hold and/or handle?

Those don't produce dander, so no allergies if you get one of those :O!

He's only allergic to cats and dogs with particularly long hair.

Kirk wrote:Guess you could import a dino.

Yeah, I second that, they look fun


Otherwise, you don't have too many good options.