The question I’d love to answer is what animals would make great pets. I’ve been following some animals on social media, and they have taught me a lot about what pets can do for their owners. Here are just some pets that enrich our lives.
1. Livestock Guardian Dogs That Protect
Livestock guardian dogs are excellent protectors. The YouTube channel Raventree Ranch showcases how dogs like Bo, Lily, and Judge protect livestock—including chickens, sheep, goats, and alpacas—from predators like coyotes. These dogs work as a team alongside Recon Cat and the border collies, coordinating their efforts to ensure that the animals are never left unprotected, even at night. What’s fascinating is that their teamwork and vigilance happen without human intervention.
2. Parrots as Spies
Parrots are talkative companions, which means they can also be informants. Their ability to mimic voices and repeat conversations is remarkable in many ways. In one case, a parrot exposed a cheating spouse by repeating a conversation between the husband and his mistress. In another instance, a man discovered his girlfriend’s infidelity through his pet parrot. Perhaps most intriguing is the case where a parrot may have repeated a conversation from the night a murder took place—raising questions about whether it could be considered a witness.
3. Ocean Creatures that Teach Valuable Lessons
If you’ve been following social media, you may be familiar with Leon the Lobster and Howie the Crab (see spoiler below*). Leon’s owner posts videos about his observations of lobster behavior. Howie’s owner/mom posts videos about what crabs eat, likes and dislikes, and crab behavior. These videos make you appreciate sea creatures as pets with feelings.
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