Buying a pet, any suggestions?

Adopt an animal from a shelter, they are way cheaper, might already be trained, and you don't support a horrible industry

Adopt a pet. Preferably a dog. Raise them well, and they'll be your friends forever. They can be really really smart too.

There aren't bad pets, just bad owners. ;)

Buy a big,really big spider and kill it with fire.

To try to add some variation to the suggestions: How about a sugar glider?
They're cute, loving pets, and they're relatively inexpensive to house and feed, and simple to care for. They live for 15-ish years, but it really isn't that big of a commitment -- not for a small animal that's easy to take care of. It's not like walking a dog or grooming a long-haired cat every day for the next 15 years.

Basic care guide, if interested.

Though I do second the people that said rabbits and ferrets, too. They're easy to care for and they'll form a bond with you. c:

I dunno. Rats, gerbils, and hamsters are cute little buggers and good suggestions too, but I, personally, just never liked handling them.

fruit flys

Please Adopt the animal!

Please Adopt the animal!

Golden Retrievers rule!... but may be more expensive

I can't stand cats, but I believe they're the easiest to manage.

You're right to rule out a dog. It does require a huge commitment on time, and it really screws with your schedule. My hamster was my gateway pet, but man do their cages stink after they've peed a few times, so you'll have to clean it regularly, but it's much easier on your schedule than a dog. I'll also caution you that hamsters make a TON of noise at night if they have a wheel. Also, mine never really seemed to have any interest in me ... just eating.

I saw ferret recommended a couple of times, and the suggestion to put a bell collar on it and let it roam sounds cool. But I recall people saying they reek like nothing else.

Rabbits seem like a cool idea that's also been stated.

Shame you don't want a dog, but if you do change your mind get a german shepherd. One of the smartest dogs there is. Also you could try getting a parrot.

Dont buy a pet, adopt one!

A tarantula. Just feed it crickets. It won't give you parasitic worms, nor any other disease. It won't shit nor piss on your carpets nor shed fur all over your stuff. You don't have to worry about flea infestations nor trips to the vet. And... no disgusting odor.

tapir, worm lizard or a short-tailed albatross

tamagotchi

Cats are very easy to take care of, they mostly take care of themselves. I know, I have 5 of them. :P
You just have to fill a food and water bowl every day or so, and clean the litter box once or twice a day. Extremely easy.

Don't get a Pet! ;)

If you really want an animal, research about it, talk to people who have animals, then adopt one.

I highly suggest a Hiphopopotamus or a Rhymenocerous.

Turtle.

Try a red-eared slider, those guys are cute and easy to take care of.

hamster :D
they active at night :D
i cant sleep D:

Guinea pig. I loved mine when i had them. Can interact with them a lot more than a hamster. I use to take mine out of the cage and let them run around the room and they'd start whistling and going around in circles with joy. You can befriend them easily, just lay them on you and pet them for 5-10 mins, they'll stay still and they'll start trusting you. It is important to put Vitamin C in their water, so they do require a bit of extra care.

Goliath Birdeater spider?