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Saturday 6

1. What was the very first pet you ever had? How close were you to that pet?

We had a parakeet when I was really little--pre-elementary school aged--called Peppy. I wasn't all that close to him, either literally or figuratively. He came with the family I was 'assigned' as far as I could tell and since he was hanging considerably higher than I could see without machination, I mostly ignored him. I know I didn't really get all the worked up when he died.

2. What is the most unusual pet you’ve had?

We had zebra finches for awhile in the late 80s, and bred them. It was fun, but they were noisy & MESSY!

3. How many different kinds of animals have you owned and which type do you think acted the closest to you?

The parakeet, a terrier, (Beast had hermit crabs in college, but we weren't married then), the finches, the shepherd mix, the guinea pigs. Which one behaves like me? Probably the terrier. Maybe the finches. ;-)

4. Take the quiz: What Pet Are You Like?

You Are Like a Horse

You are strong, steady, and devoted. You are a good partner. You are gentle and sensitive. You can be easily frightened. You are usually quite stable, but you do have a wild streak that comes out from time to time. You are cooperative and not a solitary creature. You like to be around others.

What Pet Are You Like?

I've italicized the parts I agree with but overall...uhm, WTF? As for being with others, I don't mind it, generally. Right now, however, I really want to be completely alone for awhile. Like days.

5. Do you have any desire to have an "exotic" pet? If so, what exotic pet would you most likely choose?

If it's furry, I'm probably allergic. I'm not a fan of fish. That leaves reptiles...not real interested there either. So I think I'll pass on the exotics. Maybe hermit crabs? [yawn]

6. Which exotic pet would you least likely own?

Any kind of large mammal, i.e. felines, chimp, etc. Really, I don't see the point of owning something 'exotic.' I'd give just about ANYthing to be able to have a dog.