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[antihero_]

Do you think that it's possible for a pet to be unable to handle being in a single pet home? Why or why not?

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[thexphial]

Yes, I do. I wouldn't feel comfortable having a dog in my home without some other companion animals around because I am gone so much of the day and I feel like dogs need companionship. I would also not let my cats be alone because they are used to company.

[darth_snarky]

Sure. Some animals are extremely social and need the companionship. I know they say not to have just a single rat on its own as a pet because it will get incredibly depressed. Some cats and dogs are like that, too, especially if there's a specific other dog/cat they're already bonded with.

It's kind of the similar as certain pets who need to be single pets. (ex. my friend took in a cat whom the shelter said could not, under any circumstances live with other cats--she was too aggressively violent with them. Certain dog breeds don't get along well with other dogs.) Opposite sides of the same coin.

[soapfaerie]

this.

[sister_anne]

Yes. Some animals are naturally social animals.

[moustachios]

Yes. I think it's rare, but it can happen. How likely it is depends on the pet's personality, species, and upbringing.

[erica057]

If the humans work during the day, then yes.