Just curious about exotic pet owners about their definitions of a 'pet'.
For instance, I've known people who keep animals only in a cage, is that a 'pet'? I've sold rabbits and had to explain to people that it they are not the same as having a pet cat, e.g. they don't seem to enjoy being picked up or petted, etc. One of my cousins used to keep a tarantula and his sister kept a hermit crab...are those really 'pets'? How about the guy who keeps a cougar in a cage in his barn, is that a 'pet'? How about fish or birds?
Myself, I sort of consider a 'pet' as an animal that interacts with you in a friendly manner.
For instance, I've known people who keep animals only in a cage, is that a 'pet'? I've sold rabbits and had to explain to people that it they are not the same as having a pet cat, e.g. they don't seem to enjoy being picked up or petted, etc. One of my cousins used to keep a tarantula and his sister kept a hermit crab...are those really 'pets'? How about the guy who keeps a cougar in a cage in his barn, is that a 'pet'? How about fish or birds?
Myself, I sort of consider a 'pet' as an animal that interacts with you in a friendly manner.