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the Challenged
When I Chose a Tiny Dinosaur for a Roommate
Story of the Bearded Dragon that stole my heart
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October 8: “If you could have any animal as a pet except a dog or cat, what would you choose, and why?” (John Hansen PAL)
Here is my answer to John’s question:
At first, I thought I would like to have a goat. I love goats, especially baby goats; they are so cute. But I realized they need an agricultural and herd environment. It would be difficult for them to survive in the city where we live. It would also be difficult for us to maintain them in the city.
I fell in love with a bearded dragon called Tangerine during a visit to a reptile café recently. If I could have a pet other than a cat or a dog, I would choose to have a bearded dragon. The events that influenced my choice are like this…
My nephew took us for an experiential visit to a reptile café in Toronto for his birthday. This was the first time I had been to one, and I was excited about it and went along with my family. My granddaughter, who loves animals, was equally enthusiastic.
It was a wonderful experience. We entered the designated place called the ‘jungle’ that was designed as a perfect habitat…
