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A stuffed animal.

5 and 8 are both too young to take full responsibility for an animal. Regardless of how enthusiastic they seem at first (or how much they beg), even the most mature, responsible 8 year old will LOSE INTEREST.

When a child loses interest in a pet, the two most common scenarios are the pet staying in the home and being neglected, or the pet being abandoned. Neither is ideal.

If you get a pet, get a pet for the family. All animals end up being for the family. It sounds like you are looking for a pet that will be practically invisible, which is not a realistic expectation for any animal.

It sounds like YOU don’t want a pet, which is why I’m recommending that you don’t get one at all. There is no such thing as a “children’s pet,” and what it comes down to is what YOU as the parent want.

In your situation, I’d say the best thing to do is just put your foot down, give them a firm “No,” and, if they’re interested in animals, find outlets for that interest that don’t involve getting a pet. I work at a nature center that offers classes and activities and workshops for kids where they get to learn about and interact with animals. Even a trip to a zoo or an aquarium is a great way to nurture their interest in animals without taking a pet in that you don’t want and aren’t able to care for.

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