Tuesday, August 31, 2010

"alternative" pets: are dogs and cats all there is?




We've been accused of being narrow on the pet front. And it's not the first time. A reader commented that we need to honor pets in this community other than cats and dogs. So we're going to officially do that today. Get ready to tell us what other kinds of pets you've had or would consider having.

But first, here's what aracari1 wrote on the post announcing our shelter star winners:

I am always irritated at these contests and articles. Dogs and cats are not the ONLY pets people have. I have had a wonderful African grey parrot who is very intelligent and affectionate for 2 years now. My toucan, an aracari is little dynamo, and my rabbits rule the house. Please, someone recognize that other or "alternate" pets can be just as loving and smart as dogs and cats....

Veterinarian Patty Khuly has a fun column about having chickens and savoring their eggs. She's writing about it now because of the recalls. Have your own backyard chickens, she writes, and your eggs will be healthy.

Her backyard chickens are pets in a way, right?

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