Pet Substitutes

From the Chia Pet to a handheld digital Tamagotchi, pet rocks to virtual pets, eHow offers expert How To information on a variety of pet substitutes. Not sure you can handle the responsibility of a living, breathing animal? Maybe practicing on a plant, rock or digital device before getting a dog or cat is the right idea. Allergic to everything with fur or feathers? Let eHow show you how online or virtual pets can enrich you life.

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By petrock 0 comments
Are you looking to adopt a Pet rock but dont know where to get your new pet from? You can get a pet rock from the wild, a craft store, or a sand and gravel company... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Taxidermy is the art of preserving dead animals, such as fish, deer, antelope or wild birds. But some people want to preserve the remains of the family pet. Here's how to hire a pet taxidermist... more »
By DS_KimHil11557 0 comments
A pool that has mosquito larvae in it is neither safe nor enjoyable. There’s a few simple steps to get your pool back in tip-top shape and make it a place for your family to enjoy and not for mosquitos to breed... more »
By wjackson 0 comments
Pet rocks can be found almost anywhere, including fields, near streams and rivers, the mountains, pastures, in parks, hiking trails and even along the side of the road. You'll find them if you stay alert... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Chia Pet Grass is grown for your cat to eat. Chia Pet Grass was designed to help stop your cat from chewing on your favorite plants or eating plants in your backyard and to aid in your cat's general health. Chia Pet Grasses are pesticide free and ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
In 2003, an image of the head of Saddam Hussein, former Iraqi dictator, was cleverly digitally merged with that of a popular gift item and displayed widely on the Internet. Though the resulting ad parody looked convincing, this collector's piece ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Throwing a Neopets party is the perfect way to honor a birthday or any other special occasion. There are a lot of fun things you can do with your friends to celebrate your special occasion the Neopets way... more »
By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor 0 comments
To befriend a squirrel you'll have to be insidious. Your efforts will work if the squirrel doesn't have adverse previous experiences with humans. You have seen their unpredictable maneuvers on the ground and have been impressed by their arboreal ... more »
By wjackson 0 comments
Pet rocks truly love to feel they are unique. If you paint your pet rock, don’t be surprised if it struts around and gets a big head. But, if you are a good pet rock owner you can teach your rock that it is not polite to show off... more »
By Beren deMotier 3 comments
While it is incredibly challenging to pick the right pet for your family, it is remarkably easy to pick the wrong one. So take the path of least resistance on the way to leash resistance and follow these steps to pick the wrong pet... more »
By Mylynda 1 comments
You are feeling lonely and would like a companion who will be accepting, loyal, and less attractive than you. Where can you find a friend like this? Why, the pet store of course! However, we're not all animal people and we don't always have ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
A Tamagotchi is a pocket-sized digital pet created in Japan but popular worldwide. Typically, the development of a Tamagotchi character depends on the level of care it receives from its owner. Debugging, however, allows users to choose from all ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
What is a pet wonky? Well, it is like a pet rock—something that is, but not really. Just like the 80s craze with the pet rock, a pet wonky requires food and shelter. The wonky also has emotional needs. It is necessary to dress a pet wonky in ... more »
By wjackson 3 comments
Pet rocks love parties! They love to sit and watch you prepare and they are always quick to offer good party ideas. If you have never had a pet rock party before, follow these tips and your pet rock will be the envy of all her friends... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 9 comments
Animal, vegetable or mineral? In 1975 Seattle advertiser Gary Dahl began selling pet rocks. They sit. They stay. They roll over (with a little help). They came with a care manual. Dahl sold 5 million of them - at $3.95 to $5 a pop. And now you ... more »
By dweaver 8 comments
Sometime in the late 70's a guy got an idea. He made over a million dollars painting smiles on rocks. Here is how to make your own to use as a paperweight, a decoration, or a friend that only listens and never has a biased opinion... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 1 comments
Waja is a virtual pet game where players can view, choose and adopt virtual pets. Once you own a pet in Waja, you'll need to feed, walk, and play it as you would a real pet. These are perfect companions for those who have allergies or can't own ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
If you don't have the time, money and/or space for a live pet, a virtual pet might be the answer. Tamagotchis are small, egg shaped toys attached to a keychain that contain a virtual "pet" that you feed, play games with and care for like you ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Online virtual pets are a great way to build imagination, prepare for the responsibilities of a real pet or just have fun... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Chia, or Salvia Columbariae, has been used for centuries by native populations throughout the Americas as a food source that aids digestion and promotes endurance. Today we know that chia's oil is 60 percent omega-3 fatty acid and contains the ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
Chia pets are entertaining for all sorts of ages. Developed in the 1980s, this ceramic pottery comes in a wide variety of animal shapes. This is an indoor plant that actually has a chia plant that grows on the surface of these ceramic animals. ... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 0 comments
All Tamagotchi toys have a feature that enables you to enter special codes to get fun and unique items for your virtual pet. One of the easiest ways to learn these Tamagotchi codes is to visit a free Tamagotchi "cheats" Web site... more »
By eHow Pets Editor 1 comments
If you have a pet rock, chances are you want to make its life as comfortable as possible. A hammock is a great gift that you can give your pet rock so that it can relax after a long day. You can even make separate hammocks if you have a pet rock ... more »
By wjackson 0 comments
No pet rock should feel that he is the oddball in your home. Give your pet rock a family... more »
By ehowmaniac 1 comments
This will tell you how to make an potato pet friend... more »