Not all pets are great though. I used to have guinea pigs, and let me tell you they were the worst pets I ever had. I wouldn't mind the constant squealing and shitting if they didn't run from me like I'm a leper every time I tried to pet them. Ungrateful little pricks. They came out of that little igloo to eat and drink and that was it. If I tried to interact with them, oh no, they weren't having any of THAT shit. All that time and money I spent taking care of them their whole lives and they never showed me one ounce of affection or even tolerance. I imagine it's what having a troubled foster kid must be like.