At first, it was all unrealistically annoying, because it costs money and time, and even more nerve cells, to recover the losses, but later it taught us to take things easier. It doesn't always work out, sometimes it "bombs", but in general we live well. We train the dog for defense, a trainer in equipment comes and we bite him, it's fun for everyone except the neighbors. Every evening we go out for 20-30 minutes to the dogs to scratch them and if possible walk. Dogs love a child, but the baby is not happy when she is licked to "unconsciousness". German shepherds can also easily knock down Kvitoslava or accidentally poke their tails. We are waiting for everyone to grow up and be able to communicate more safely with each other ...
Ant farms. And what about them? You give water once every three days and that's it. You can only watch them and no more, and they will already be able to cope there. When guests come, they go crazy from the colonies, because it's something new. Although there is little contact with these creatures, in fact, if there are any problems, the experience is no less than with any other family member.
Therefore. Get animals. It is very difficult with them, but without them it sucks at all.
"Me, Runa, Elvis, Thor, Freya, Ragnar, my wife and Kvitoslava, who are still inside."
A child who grows up without animals is an unhappy child. It's great when one can afford a dog and a cat, or several animals.