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21 Compelling Reasons Why Ferrets Actually Make Good Pets

They may even be better than puppies...

Sophia
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21 Compelling Reasons Why Ferrets Actually Make Good Pets

Ferrets make great pets, and they are actually common household animals all over the United States. They are as curious as cats and as friendly as dogs—a great option for those who want an animal companion that has a little bit of both.

They are most certainly not for everyone, though (just like how there are cat persons and dog persons), but they are truly the best pets as long as they are with the right owner; one who knows how to truly take care of them. They can bond with humans fairly well, as long as they are handled gently and properly right from a young age.

Ferrets can live from 6 to 10 years, depending on how well they are taken care of. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people who seem to misunderstand ferrets, painting them in a negative light.

They most definitely don't deserve being outcasted by those who are seeking pets. They are domesticated animals, and their wild relatives are believed to be the Steppe and European polecats; other than that, they don't really have any exact counterparts that are out in the wild.

Like all other animals, it is essential that potential owner should do their research to figure out if a ferret is the right pet for them. But for starters, scroll on to see the most basic (and important!) reasons why ferrets do make good pets—one that could even rival cats and dogs!

1. Ferrets are very curious in nature, and that makes them highly entertaining to just watch and observe.

1. Ferrets are very curious in nature, and that makes them highly entertaining to just watch and observe.ryuka.ryuka

2. They're the cutest little things, especially when they stick out their tongues!

2. They're the cutest little things, especially when they stick out their tongues!ackey_73

3. They are extremely loving and loyal, as long as you take good care of them. They just reciprocate the time, love, and effort that you put in!

3. They are extremely loving and loyal, as long as you take good care of them. They just reciprocate the time, love, and effort that you put in!imgur.com

4. They may have a bad reputation for being stinky—but their sweet personalities just override it. Honestly, cats and dogs smell, too!

4. They may have a bad reputation for being stinky—but their sweet personalities just override it. Honestly, cats and dogs smell, too!techi_kapu_0706

5. They are inexpensive to raise and take care of, unlike large dogs.

5. They are inexpensive to raise and take care of, unlike large dogs.kurobexe

6. They are very skilled at romping and just fooling around.

7. *Some* of them do enjoy baths!

8. They are mostly quiet throughout the day, and will only make playful squeaks or chirps while playing or walking.

9. They are safe pets for children, and are great for when they want to spend more time playing.

9. They are safe pets for children, and are great for when they want to spend more time playing.Serena Koi

10. They can be stacked easily!

10. They can be stacked easily!cotorin_

11. They do get along with other animals, like dogs and cats. But you need to do proper introductions, first.

11. They do get along with other animals, like dogs and cats. But you need to do proper introductions, first.ackey_73

12. They have distinct personalities and are very lovable.

12. They have distinct personalities and are very lovable.Evgeniya Litovchenko

13. They are forever small! If you live in a small apartment, then they are the perfect choice.

13. They are forever small! If you live in a small apartment, then they are the perfect choice.Archibald Marajas

14. They can be very energetic... and then just rest at a drop of the hat!

14. They can be very energetic... and then just rest at a drop of the hat!mame_tsubu_gin_mugi

15. You can dress them up in a cute outfit. Take a look at this one in a Hufflepuff costume!

15. You can dress them up in a cute outfit. Take a look at this one in a Hufflepuff costume!thebookferret

16. They will do anything for treats.

17. They have a variety of methods in communicating.

18. They love exploring—and will mostly test a lot of items using their mouths.

18. They love exploring—and will mostly test a lot of items using their mouths.themodernferret

19. They love the same things as you do—especially sleeping.

19. They love the same things as you do—especially sleeping.fergustheferret

20. They're good keepers!

20. They're good keepers!siberianlizard

21. And they make good models for your little hats.

21. And they make good models for your little hats.cinachoco_love

Most people may think that having a ferret as a pet is weird, but they're simply just missing out! There are a lot of things to consider when deciding to have a ferret as a pet, but if there's one thing that you should keep in mind, it's that you must be able to give them the time and effort that you can give as much as possible so that they would be able to trust and bond with you in the long run.

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Sophia