Many of our members have pets. Some prefer dogs, some prefer cats. Then there are those that like snakes, iguanas, turtles, birds, and fish, etc. Proper care varies according to the pet, but may include, but not limited to... buying the pet, obtaining the correct food, feeding daily, providing an environment, visits to the Vet, licensing, providing sleeping areas, allowing for bathroom breaks and a place to perform that function, certain toys, treats, cleaning up after, grooming, a lifetime of expense, and dealing with the anxiety of their death.
The perfect pet may very well be a stuffed animal.
Consider the advantages.
There is only an initial expense (unless it's a gift).
You have a pick of a variety of breeds.
You need not qualify as a fitting owner (you don't need to know squat).
They are sold everywhere.
They aren't afraid of loud music, thunder or lightning.
They will always act like they love you.
They won't wake you in the middle of the night.
You can get the size you want. If you decide to go larger or smaller, just throw it away (or give it away and buy another).
You don't have to feed it.
It doesn't throw up or poop on the floor.
If it gets dirty, throw in the washer.
No trips to the Vet.
No licenses.
You can take it anywhere.
You can discipline it any way you want, and only get talked about.
You don't have to walk it.
It will never bite or scratch you (on their own) but you can make them do that.
It always have the same expression (unless you've re-arranged its face).
They suffer no pain, like if you ripped its arm out (by accident of course).
You can carry it any way you want.
No worries about fleas or ticks (but you may have to dust it occasionally).
They live forever (or until they fall apart), and even then you can keep them around.
They need no toys to play with.
They are very quiet (depending on your pet).
They are indifferent to guests.
They need no training, but you can still go through the steps to keep you busy.
You can have your "dream" pet, like a lion, tiger, or even a camel if you wish.
You can finally join a "stuffed animal club".
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The perfect pet may very well be a stuffed animal.
Consider the advantages.
There is only an initial expense (unless it's a gift).
You have a pick of a variety of breeds.
You need not qualify as a fitting owner (you don't need to know squat).
They are sold everywhere.
They aren't afraid of loud music, thunder or lightning.
They will always act like they love you.
They won't wake you in the middle of the night.
You can get the size you want. If you decide to go larger or smaller, just throw it away (or give it away and buy another).
You don't have to feed it.
It doesn't throw up or poop on the floor.
If it gets dirty, throw in the washer.
No trips to the Vet.
No licenses.
You can take it anywhere.
You can discipline it any way you want, and only get talked about.
You don't have to walk it.
It will never bite or scratch you (on their own) but you can make them do that.
It always have the same expression (unless you've re-arranged its face).
They suffer no pain, like if you ripped its arm out (by accident of course).
You can carry it any way you want.
No worries about fleas or ticks (but you may have to dust it occasionally).
They live forever (or until they fall apart), and even then you can keep them around.
They need no toys to play with.
They are very quiet (depending on your pet).
They are indifferent to guests.
They need no training, but you can still go through the steps to keep you busy.
You can have your "dream" pet, like a lion, tiger, or even a camel if you wish.
You can finally join a "stuffed animal club".
.
I know some people who have live pets who would probably be better off in the "stuffed animal club"... 
