Whatever kind of pet you have, there's no doubt that you think your pet is the most
awesome pet of all.
After all, how could any other pet measure up to Mr. Snuggleton?
But every once in a while, even the most ardent pet owner dreams of what it might be like
to have something more exotic, like a T. Rex or something.
Don't worry though, it's totally normal.
Kind of.
Here's a look at the most unique animals we all secretly want as pets.
Fennec Foxes
Hailing from the distant shores of Africa, these tiny nocturnal furballs are kind of
like Chihuahuas cosplaying as Batman.
Fennec foxes are legal to own as pets in some parts of the United States, but they aren't
technically domesticated, so you should keep them clear of anything they might consider
prey, like your new pair of Uggs.
So feel free to admire them from afar, but no matter how cute they look, just don't get…
too close.
"you kiss me tomorrow I'll bite your face off!"
Snowy Owls
Ever since Harry Potter became a thing, wanting to have a snowy owl as a pet has also been
a thing.
Of course, Harry had a few advantages as a pet owner, like being a powerful wizard.
Anyone who isn't a wizard, though, should probably steer clear of pet owls, since they're
extremely dangerous.
Plus they vomit up bones and stuff all the time.
They're also illegal to keep as pets in America, though the Harry Potter films sparked a fad
of owl ownership in Britain, leading to even more heartbreak.
Is that what Hedwig would have wanted?
Capybaras
Good news: it's totally legal in most parts of the United States to own capybaras
as pets!
The only downside is that you're going to need to buy a huge farm somewhere to keep
them, because in case you didn't know it, capybaras are gigantic.
The largest rodents on Earth, capybaras can top 150 pounds when fully grown.
"You're a wonderful lovable rodent!
And there's nothing wrong with that.
No, if that's your lifestyle choice we'll stand behind you all the way."
So, yeah, you probably want to let your roommate know before you bring one into your apartment.
Squirrel Monkeys
Is it a squirrel?
Is it a monkey?
Is it somehow both a squirrel and a monkey at the same time?!
Okay, spoiler alert: it's a monkey.
It just, you know, looks kind of like a squirrel.
It also does cute squirrelly things like tossing its tail over its shoulder when it's resting.
Plus, it can purr like a cat, which, honestly… is almost too much.
Sure, there are some drawbacks to having a pet monkey, like buying and learning how to
use monkey diapers.
But hey at least "Monkey Diapers" is the perfect name for your next garage band.
Sloths
Thanks to the shape of their face, sloths always look like they're smiling at some in-joke.
Just like you're smiling to yourself right now at the thought of having a pet sloth.
Not that we necessarily recommend it; sloths have very specific dietary needs, and don't
always do well in captivity.
Plus, they can sometimes become aggressive, and despite what you might think, sloths can
in fact catch you when they want to.
On the other hand, having a pet named for one of the seven deadly sins is totally hardcore.
What's in the box?!
Don't worry, it's not a severed head, it's just a super cute pet sloth!
Kinkajous
Known as the "honey bear" because of its affinity for Winnie the Pooh, the kinkajou looks like
a cross between a cat and a monkey, which earned it its other nickname, the "lion monkey."
So: lion monkey honey bears?
Awesome!
Kinkajous dislike sudden movements, noise, and being awake during the day , which means
they would make excellent bloggers.
They can also live for up to 40 years in captivity, so getting one of these as a pet is pretty
much a lifetime commitment.
A lifetime of awesome, that is.
Slow Lorises
Hailing from Southeast Asia, the slow loris was featured in several viral videos showcasing
their big cutiepie eyeballs and fuzzy little hands and feet.
Unfortunately, they make terrible pets, as most of them die in captivity, while the huge
demand for them is driving them to extinction.
As a result, it's illegal to keep a slow loris as a pet in America.
But it's not illegal to have a photo of a slow loris as your screen saver!
And that's pretty close, right?
Genets
They aren't domesticated, but genets make loyal pets as long as you don't mind being
the focus of a single-minded animalistic obsession.
You see, genets bond very closely with their owner, to the point of indulging in self-mutilation
if permanently separated.
Genets have also been known to ride on the backs of other animals, making them one of
the only species gutsy enough to actually surf a rhino.
How badass is that?
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