If you have any kind of pet at all you have made a decision to have an animal companion. You love your pet no matter what you chose because you chose it. You clearly see yourself as a parent or some form of care giver, but have you ever wondered about the type of pet you have chosen and what that might say about you?
Fish.
There are two degrees of fish owners in this world. The first are the ones who own fish like the goldfish or a mild step up from that, the beta fish. These people don’t really have much responsibility when it comes to animal care and for the most part, these fish are used for decoration in the home. It’s a step above owning a Venus flytrap and leaving it on your kitchen counter.
The second degree are the owners who go all out. These people have an entire ecosystem in one tank and they continue to put money into it. Making it grow, adding more fish and living plants. It’s not so much of an ownership anymore it's more along the lines of an art or craft that these people work on. They get bonus points for keeping a saltwater tank because Lord knows how difficult that is to maintain and keep thriving.
Guy Harvey would be proud of you, number 2.
Rodents.
If you own a type of rodent, you have a larger amount of responsibility on your hands then the first-degree fish owner but at the same time not as much as someone with a dog or cat. You are in this middle ground or gray area. You wanted something that you can take care of but not something that could potentially turn your apartment or home into a zoo. You’re smart for making a strategic pet owner move like that.
Reptiles.
You are definitely in a league of your own on this one. That doesn’t mean you’re weird or ostracized, you’ve just chosen a path that not many people take. You have a sort of “Mother of Dragons” vibe to you and you wear that title proudly.
Birds.
You walk a thin line between brave and Disney villain in training. Yes, birds can be amazing and majestic, but they are also terrifying as hell. You practically own a living dinosaur. We’ll put it like that. What makes you somewhat of a villain is that you’ve managed to keep an animal of flight that has been stripped of that amazing gift inside your home.
Cats.
You as a cat person most likely have the personality of a cat. You don’t really crave attention and you like to be on your own (but that doesn’t necessarily make you an introvert). You’re self-sufficient and independent. You assume a good amount of responsibility and confidence in your care-giving abilities because usually cat owners allow their feline companions to roam about the house freely. Cats have a different air about them than dogs and it does not take much to see that. They have this sort of creed that they live by that states “as long as you don’t start shit with me, I won’t start it with you.” You have that too. Even if you don’t know it. Sure, you love your cat and your cat loves you. You guys just don’t get all gushy about it like dog people and their dogs get.
Dogs.
You are someone who is a joy to be around and everyone can see that. Describing you is like describing a dog; energetic, trusting, and fun. You are a care-giver and you love the idea that something needs you to survive. You’re patient, especially if you have raised your dog from a puppy on your own. That is a nightmare in itself. The reward of taking excellent care of a dog is the dog itself, but you already knew that. You come home from school/work and there they are ready to celebrate with you on a good day of being an adult or comfort you when the day has been rough. You also have a protective personality. Especially when it comes to someone saying something negative about your dog. That shit does not fly with dog owners.
Exotic/Nontraditional.
You, my friend, are a trailblazer and you don’t care what people think at all. I’ve recently seen a ring-tailed lemur floating around on FSU Snapchat and whoever owns that thing is a force to be reckoned with. I’ve also seen a tapir be a pet but those are reserved for the elites I would assume. Other animals like potbelly pigs and foxes fall into this category. Basically, anything you wouldn’t be able to find in a pet store. Not to mention you most likely did heavy amounts of research before you spent the money on this animal to ensure the animal would thrive under your care. You’ve done your homework and probably applied for a permit to get these animals. Clearly, you are someone willing to go the extra mile to stand out and for that, we tip our hats to you exotic and nontraditional pet owners.
