I Want A Pet: Pros and Cons

I have been thinking lately that I want a pet. Why? Probably because it's winter, which is basically cuddle-time, and also because my neighbors have a new puppy and I saw my friend's new puppy, and my old roommate's new kitty...and they're just so darn cute I want one of my own! However, I do not think I will be getting one soon.

Cons:

• cleaning a litter box/picking up poop
• cost of pet food
• cost and time commitment of going to the vet
• a cat would probably get bored in my small apartment, and I wouldn't want it to go outside (too many busy streets)
• a dog would have to be walked a few times a day, and also would get bored all day in my apt (I can't bring it to work every day)
  
• finding pet-sitters
• cat/dog hair all over everything

Pros:

• really cute and cuddly

So...yeah. I won't be getting a pet any time soon. But it's nice to think about, and someday, when I have reached a point in my life when I'm not annoyed that I have to deal with making sure my plants get sunlight and water, I'll look more seriously into getting a pet. For now, I'll just visit my friends and neighbors to get my fill of cute and cuddly creatures.