(((((Anika)))))

So, since no one's mentioned them yet... Guinea Pig! We have one that BF brought home one night as a surprise (surprise pets - generally not a good idea, right?!) She was so young, but we hang out together all the time, so she is VERY well socialized and never fails to bring a smile with her antics and snuggling. (And she grew up watching Monk dvds, so she is very tidy, lol!)

I'll grant that they don't live as long as dogs or cats, but, still an excellent pet. (I'd previously rescued a couple, so BF knew how I love them and already knew how to take good care of.)

Direction, perhaps you know... When apartments say "no pets" they are speaking of dogs and cats, right? I'm not anticipating any problem with a piggie - after all, she is either in her spacious enclosure or hanging out with us on our couch - no potential for apartment damage or neighbor annoyance. Am I making a corrrect assumption? Because if I need a doctor's note, by God, I'll get one!