{"id":6147,"date":"2022-05-16T04:30:26","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T04:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:30:45","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:30:45","slug":"what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_best_small_pet_for_a_12_year_old\" title=\"What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?\">What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_best_place_to_adopt_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?\">What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#How_do_you_give_away_a_hamster\" title=\"How do you give away a hamster?\">How do you give away a hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_an_easy_pet_to_take_care_of\" title=\"What is an easy pet to take care of?\">What is an easy pet to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_pet_is_best_for_a_12_year_old\" title=\"What pet is best for a 12 year old?\">What pet is best for a 12 year old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_easiest_small_pet_to_take_care_of\" title=\"What is the easiest small pet to take care of?\">What is the easiest small pet to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_a_good_starter_pet_for_a_13_year_old\" title=\"What is a good starter pet for a 13 year old?\">What is a good starter pet for a 13 year old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_nicest_small_pet\" title=\"What is the nicest small pet?\">What is the nicest small pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#Where_is_the_best_place_to_pet_a_guinea_pig\" title=\"Where is the best place to pet a guinea pig?\">Where is the best place to pet a guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#Is_it_better_to_have_1_or_2_guinea_pigs\" title=\"Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?\">Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_country_is_it_illegal_to_own_just_one_guinea_pig\" title=\"What country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?\">What country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_nicest_guinea_pig\" title=\"What is the nicest guinea pig?\">What is the nicest guinea pig?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#Where_can_I_release_my_hamster\" title=\"Where can I release my hamster?\">Where can I release my hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#Will_PetSmart_take_my_hamster\" title=\"Will PetSmart take my hamster?\">Will PetSmart take my hamster?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#Can_you_release_hamsters_in_the_wild\" title=\"Can you release hamsters in the wild?\">Can you release hamsters in the wild?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_easiest_pet_to_care_for\" title=\"What is the easiest pet to care for?\">What is the easiest pet to care for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_pets_are_low_maintenance\" title=\"What pets are low maintenance?\">What pets are low maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_a_good_pet_for_beginners\" title=\"What is a good pet for beginners?\">What is a good pet for beginners?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_a_good_first_pet_for_a_12_year_old\" title=\"What is a good first pet for a 12 year old?\">What is a good first pet for a 12 year old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_best_pet_for_a_12\" title=\"What is the best pet for a 12?\">What is the best pet for a 12?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#Can_a_12_year_old_have_their_own_dog\" title=\"Can a 12 year old have their own dog?\">Can a 12 year old have their own dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_best_first_pet_for_a_child\" title=\"What is the best first pet for a child?\">What is the best first pet for a child?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_easiest_low_maintenance_pet\" title=\"What is the easiest low maintenance pet?\">What is the easiest low maintenance pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_is_the_easiest_pet_to_own\" title=\"What is the easiest pet to own?\">What is the easiest pet to own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-best-small-pet-for-a-12-year-old\/#What_pet_requires_the_least_amount_of_care\" title=\"What pet requires the least amount of care?\">What pet requires the least amount of care?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_small_pet_for_a_12_year_old\"><\/span>What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the American Pet Products Association 2011-2012 survey, the top eight small pets are <b>rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, mice\/rats, gerbils, chinchillas and ferrets. Here&#8217;s a quick review of each species&#8217; child-friendly pet potential.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_place_to_adopt_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You&#8217;ll pay top dollar adopting one from breeders, where the average cost is typically anywhere from $40 to more than $100 per pet.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Local Animal Sanctuaries.<\/li>\n<li>Independent, Local Guinea Pig Helpers<\/li>\n<li>Small Animal Rescue Organizations.<\/li>\n<li>Animal Control Facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Online Classified Ads.<\/li>\n<li>Pet Stores.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea Pig Breeders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>09-Nov-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_away_a_hamster\"><\/span>How do you give away a hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact Shelters and Pet Rescues<\/b> Call around and find out if you have an animal shelter or pet rescue facility in your area that will either take your hamster or help you network with other animal lovers to find the right new home for him.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_an_easy_pet_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>What is an easy pet to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller mammals and reptiles may be a good option if you&#8217;re frequently out of the home for work or other commitments for hours at a time. Hamsters, mice, reptiles, and fish require the least amount of daily interaction. But guinea pigs and rats make good pets as well, Kanfer says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pet_is_best_for_a_12_year_old\"><\/span>What pet is best for a 12 year old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 best pets for kids and how to choose one<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cat.<\/li>\n<li>Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea pig.<\/li>\n<li>Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Bird.<\/li>\n<li>Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>Hamster. Hamsters are nocturnal so only night owls will really get to see this critter in action.<\/li>\n<li>Fish. Often regarded as the perfect first pet for kids, fish are fascinating family members to watch, no matter your age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_small_pet_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>What is the easiest small pet to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Easy Small Pets for Kids to Take Care Of<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hamsters.<\/li>\n<li>Gerbils.<\/li>\n<li>Rats.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea Pigs.<\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs.<\/li>\n<li>Chinchillas.<\/li>\n<li>Reptiles.<\/li>\n<li>Insects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>22-Jul-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_starter_pet_for_a_13_year_old\"><\/span>What is a good starter pet for a 13 year old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Other animal-care professionals promote birds or fish as ideal first pets for children.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guinea Pigs. Guinea pigs are social creatures, yet timid.<\/li>\n<li>Rats. Rats as pets tend to be misunderstood because of their wild kin.<\/li>\n<li>Hamsters. Hamster can be small or large in size.<\/li>\n<li>Gerbils.<\/li>\n<li>Mice.<\/li>\n<li>Leopard Geckos.<\/li>\n<li>Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_nicest_small_pet\"><\/span>What is the nicest small pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Small Pets That Are Soft, Affectionate, and Perfect For<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hamsters. Hamsters are naturally playful, but they&#8217;re also extremely affectionate and love attention.<\/li>\n<li>Ferrets.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea Pigs.<\/li>\n<li>Lovebirds.<\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs.<\/li>\n<li>Sugar Gliders.<\/li>\n<li>Chinchillas.<\/li>\n<li>Rabbits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20-May-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_place_to_pet_a_guinea_pig\"><\/span>Where is the best place to pet a guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most guinea pigs prefer a good scratch <b>behind the ears or gentle petting on the back. Find the level of contact your pet is most comfortable with, and he will grow to enjoy his time out of the cage.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_better_to_have_1_or_2_guinea_pigs\"><\/span>Is it better to have 1 or 2 guinea pigs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>(Keep in mind that guinea pigs are highly social, so <b>it is best to have at least two guinea pigs who get along with each other.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_country_is_it_illegal_to_own_just_one_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What country is it illegal to own just one guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Switzerland<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_nicest_guinea_pig\"><\/span>What is the nicest guinea pig?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Teddy guinea pigs are very popular and are often thought of as the friendliest guinea pig breed with people, although they can sometimes have issues sharing a cage with another pig.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_release_my_hamster\"><\/span>Where can I release my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many animal shelters help in situations like yours by accepting small animals call first or check out their acceptance guidelines on the agency&#8217;s website. There are several hamster and small animal rescue groups that can assist you, as well. Do an online search using <b>hamster rescue to find these.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_PetSmart_take_my_hamster\"><\/span>Will PetSmart take my hamster?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Can I Return Live Animals? Yes. <b>If you&#8217;ve ever walked around a PetSmart store you know they sell critters like snakes, iguanas, mice, rats, hamsters, and other cool creatures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_release_hamsters_in_the_wild\"><\/span>Can you release hamsters in the wild?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You should never release a hamster outside. Since your hamster is a domesticated animal, it lacks the survival instinct to feed and care for itself. It will die. You won&#8217;t be releasing him into the wild &#8211; you&#8217;ll be sending the little critter out to certain death.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_pet_to_care_for\"><\/span>What is the easiest pet to care for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are our top 7 best low maintenance pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hamsters. Taking care of a hamster is easy once they have the proper cage.<\/li>\n<li>Goldfish. Ahh, the goldfish.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea pigs. If you are looking for a pet that will be as happy to see you as you are to see them, a guinea pig is a great option.<\/li>\n<li>Sea Monkeys.<\/li>\n<li>Snakes.<\/li>\n<li>Birds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pets_are_low_maintenance\"><\/span>What pets are low maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Probably the lowest maintenance pets are <b>guinea pigs, rats, and hamsters, Sari Kanfer, a veterinarian and small mammal expert at Exotic Animal Veterinary Center, tells Inverse. By contrast, reptiles, birds, and rabbits are high maintenance, Kanfer says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_pet_for_beginners\"><\/span>What is a good pet for beginners?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Other animal-care professionals promote birds or fish as ideal first pets for children.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guinea Pigs. Guinea pigs are social creatures, yet timid.<\/li>\n<li>Rats. Rats as pets tend to be misunderstood because of their wild kin.<\/li>\n<li>Hamsters. Hamster can be small or large in size.<\/li>\n<li>Gerbils.<\/li>\n<li>Mice.<\/li>\n<li>Leopard Geckos.<\/li>\n<li>Madagascar Hissing Cockroach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_good_first_pet_for_a_12_year_old\"><\/span>What is a good first pet for a 12 year old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Dr. Lianne McLeod, the veterinary guide for exotic pets at about.com, top seven are: <b>guinea pigs, rats, hamsters, gerbils, mice, lepard geckos, and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. Other animal-care professionals promote birds or fish as ideal first pets for children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_pet_for_a_12\"><\/span>What is the best pet for a 12?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 9 best pets for kids and how to choose one<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cat.<\/li>\n<li>Rabbit.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea pig.<\/li>\n<li>Turtle.<\/li>\n<li>Bird.<\/li>\n<li>Lizard.<\/li>\n<li>Hamster. Hamsters are nocturnal so only night owls will really get to see this critter in action.<\/li>\n<li>Fish. Often regarded as the perfect first pet for kids, fish are fascinating family members to watch, no matter your age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_12_year_old_have_their_own_dog\"><\/span>Can a 12 year old have their own dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Lexington Humane Society, ASPCA and Lexington veterinarian Dr. Butch Schroyer have a few recommendations for families. First, parents should judge the maturity of their child before getting a pet. <b>Many experts say that children should be 6 years old before having a pet of their own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_first_pet_for_a_child\"><\/span>What is the best first pet for a child?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Hamsters. Hamsters are the most common first pet for children. Living to around 2 years, they&#8217;re another small mammal that are a great way to introduce caring for animals into your children&#8217;s lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_low_maintenance_pet\"><\/span>What is the easiest low maintenance pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Top 7 Best Low Maintenance Pets<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birds.<\/li>\n<li>Snakes.<\/li>\n<li>Sea Monkeys.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea pigs.<\/li>\n<li>Goldfish. Ahh, the goldfish.<\/li>\n<li>Cats. If you claim that you are not a cat person, have you ever tried owning a cat?<\/li>\n<li>Hamsters. Taking care of a hamster is easy once they have the proper cage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_pet_to_own\"><\/span>What is the easiest pet to own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The 21 Most Low-Maintenance Pets You Can Own<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Betta fish.<\/li>\n<li>Pugs.<\/li>\n<li>Stick insects.<\/li>\n<li>Rabbits.<\/li>\n<li>Turtles.<\/li>\n<li>Hermit crabs.<\/li>\n<li>Ants.<\/li>\n<li>Sea-Monkeys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_pet_requires_the_least_amount_of_care\"><\/span>What pet requires the least amount of care?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>8 Small Pets That Are Soft, Affectionate, and Perfect For Cuddling<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hamsters. Hamsters are naturally playful, but they&#8217;re also extremely affectionate and love attention.<\/li>\n<li>Ferrets.<\/li>\n<li>Guinea Pigs.<\/li>\n<li>Lovebirds.<\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs.<\/li>\n<li>Sugar Gliders.<\/li>\n<li>Chinchillas.<\/li>\n<li>Rabbits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>20-May-2021<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is the best small pet for a 12 year old?What is the best place to adopt a guinea pig?How do you give away a hamster?What is an easy pet to take care of?What pet is best for a 12 year old?What is the easiest small pet to take care of?What is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6147"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6147"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6147\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118395,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6147\/revisions\/118395"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6147"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6147"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}