What is a good pet for two college students living in a house?

Berlin: What is a good pet for two college students living in a house?
My friend’s and I are getting a house next year (my friend’s dad is buying it, so we’re allowed to have furry creatures) and we want a pet. My boyfriend and I (he will not be living in the house, but will be visiting frequently) want to get a pet together. We’re thinking either cat, rabbit, gerbil, hamster or hedgehog.

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Answer by Ulysses
Try a gimp.

Answer by SammyC(=
Cats shed a lot actually.
So I wouldn’t recommend a cat.
rabbits sometimes do shed to, Unless you get the right kind.
Gerbil, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Hedgehog, Turtle, Gecko, Fish.. Anything like that would be good.

Answer by Linda
Rabbit!
They’re quiet and they don’t have strong odors

Answer by Help wanted
a cat. low maintenance.

Answer by SadieB
I think it really depends on your preference and the type of work you want to put into maintaining your pet. Cats are probably a good choice as long as no one is allergic. Long haired cats tend to have less allergy issues for people who do have allergies. I am allergic to short haired cats but I have a long haired cat and have no problems. Just keep in mind that you will need to keep up on the litter box. I would stay clear of the caged pets. They need to be cleaned on a frequent basis and even if cleaned, they still stink all the time. Most of the caged animals you mentioned are either nocturnal or are awake during dusk and dawn so your time to spend with them when awake will be very limited.
Rabbits can fall into a special category. You can have a rabbit as a pet and have it in the typical cage. Or you can litter box train them and let them run the house like you would a cat. I have had a house rabbit. When we weren’t actively playing and supervising him, we would put him in a cage in the house, but he never used it as a bathroom. It was more like his den. A house rabbit bonds with the people he is around and is completely different than one out in a cage. It is like having both a cat and a dog in one. They can be very affectionate and loyal like a dog, but the grooming and bathroom habits of a cat. I have found the best rabbits to be a pet are lops. The regular antennae eared rabbits are so high strung and skittish, it is nearly impossible to get them used to people. Lops are laid-back and easy going. My rabbit even learned tricks. The best one he had was to pop the top of a can with his teeth.
I would certainly check with your friend to be sure about the type of pet to get too. That way you don’t bring home something and find the roommate can’t be around cats or has any other issues.

Answer by Dawn G
if u have the time to litter box train it, i’d recommend a bunny, you should not have it be a cage bunny though, this takes all the fun and convenience out of it. This way, it can be like a puppy, you can put it in her cage when you leave, and when its older, she can roam the house if u choose to do so. you cant be lazy with the litter box though, otherwise, your house wont smell very appealing. if u go away for a day or two, usually they can be left in their cage with no people (except for somebody to check on them once a day) & have no problems. Rabbits also don’t shed as much (if you get certain kinds they might) as cats do.

other good would include rodents, fish, & geckos, but they are definitely not as social as bunnies.

i hope i helped!