Cats are best for people who have less time to spend with their pets. Cats sleep much of the day, sometimes as much as sixteen hours a day! Cats also will tolerate alone time better than other animals, but they will demand your attention when you do get home.
A happy cat will nuzzle your leg or settle into your lap and purr the night away. Cats do need play-time, too. A feather fishing pole or a catnip-stuffed mouse can be just the trick for keeping a happy cat.
Ferrets, Hamsters and Gerbils
They look like small bandits, and act like rambunctious little thieves, running off and hiding anything that jangles or shines. Ferrets, while they live in cages most of the day, need to spend at least two hours out of the cage and actively involved with you each day.
Smaller caged animals also need frequent playtime, or they will develop behavioral problems or become ill. Small caged animals are always best kept in pairs, for the well-being of the animals.
No matter which critter you choose, as long as you provide attentive love and care, the relationship between you and your pet is sure to be a long and loving one.