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If you want an intelligent pet that will likely outlive you, get a parrot.

ams6110 8y ago
Actually, please don't. If you want a pet, adopt a dog or cat from the local shelter. At least they have been domesticated long enough that they are better off under human care. Don't keep an animal that had to be captured and removed from its natural habitat.
- foundart 8y ago
  Yes and please don’t get a pet that will outlive you unless you are willing to make sure it is cared for after you die.
  - ethbro 8y ago
    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%C5%8D https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%C5%8D
- SAI_Peregrinus 8y ago
  Don't get a wild-caught parrot. There are plenty of parrots that need new homes. Get one from a rescue. Or if that won't work (none close enough) get a captive bred bird. Also be very, very sure you can take care of the bird for the rest of your life, and will have someone that can take over when you die who the bird will already know and be friendly with. Birds are more work than dogs, they need a whole room in your house (at least) to be made safe to fly around in / shred things in, etc. Don't leave a parrot alone with anything you want intact. All that said they can be very friendly & great companions.
  - colanderman 8y ago
    > Also be very, very sure you can take care of the bird for the rest of your life, and will have someone that can take over when you die who the bird will already know and be friendly with. To be clear, the reason is that parrots bond (with their owner, if alone) for life. (Don't know why you were downvoted.)
- mensetmanusman 8y ago
  A pet is any creatures that has been removed from its natural habitat. Fast forward 10000 years and it’s possible parrots are as common as dogs for pets.
Joakal 8y ago
Actually, get a human. Parrots are going to be wiped out. For example, African Parrots are going extinct from the poaching due to the increasing demand, especially when people spread information about them. Please, outlaw touching parrots unless scientifically taken care of.

Actually, please don't. If you want a pet, adopt a dog or cat from the local shelter. At least they have been domesticated long enough that they are better off under human care. Don't keep an animal that had to be captured and removed from its natural habitat.

foundart 8y ago
Yes and please don’t get a pet that will outlive you unless you are willing to make sure it is cared for after you die.
- ethbro 8y ago
  https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%C5%8D https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hachik%C5%8D
SAI_Peregrinus 8y ago
Don't get a wild-caught parrot. There are plenty of parrots that need new homes. Get one from a rescue. Or if that won't work (none close enough) get a captive bred bird. Also be very, very sure you can take care of the bird for the rest of your life, and will have someone that can take over when you die who the bird will already know and be friendly with. Birds are more work than dogs, they need a whole room in your house (at least) to be made safe to fly around in / shred things in, etc. Don't leave a parrot alone with anything you want intact. All that said they can be very friendly & great companions.
- colanderman 8y ago
  > Also be very, very sure you can take care of the bird for the rest of your life, and will have someone that can take over when you die who the bird will already know and be friendly with. To be clear, the reason is that parrots bond (with their owner, if alone) for life. (Don't know why you were downvoted.)
mensetmanusman 8y ago
A pet is any creatures that has been removed from its natural habitat. Fast forward 10000 years and it’s possible parrots are as common as dogs for pets.

Joakal 8y ago

Actually, get a human. Parrots are going to be wiped out. For example, African Parrots are going extinct from the poaching due to the increasing demand, especially when people spread information about them. Please, outlaw touching parrots unless scientifically taken care of.